Hi, I'm Andrew Thomas. I'm a creative producer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with over six years of freelance experience delivering video production and graphic design for SMEs, educational organizations, sole traders, non-profits, and artists. I thrive on turning ideas into polished, impact-driven content under tight timelines, blending creative storytelling with business objectives. I'm comfortable leading cross-functional teams of 5-15 people or working solo, and I'm passionate about collaboration, learning, and delivering long-term value to an organization through adaptable, clear communication and a proactive approach.

Andrew Thomas

Hi, I'm Andrew Thomas. I'm a creative producer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with over six years of freelance experience delivering video production and graphic design for SMEs, educational organizations, sole traders, non-profits, and artists. I thrive on turning ideas into polished, impact-driven content under tight timelines, blending creative storytelling with business objectives. I'm comfortable leading cross-functional teams of 5-15 people or working solo, and I'm passionate about collaboration, learning, and delivering long-term value to an organization through adaptable, clear communication and a proactive approach.

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Hi, I’m Andrew Thomas. I’m a creative producer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller with over six years of freelance experience delivering video production and graphic design for SMEs, educational organizations, sole traders, non-profits, and artists. I thrive on turning ideas into polished, impact-driven content under tight timelines, blending creative storytelling with business objectives.

I’m comfortable leading cross-functional teams of 5-15 people or working solo, and I’m passionate about collaboration, learning, and delivering long-term value to an organization through adaptable, clear communication and a proactive approach.

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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Video Production & Design at Self-employed / Freelance
May 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance video production & graphic design for SMEs, educational organisations, sole traders, non-profits, and artists. Projects included promotion, interactive engagement, interviews, breakdowns, and creative advertising.
Director – Producer / Filmmaker at mo.chlann
September 1, 2018 - Present
Director–Producer leading teams of 5-15 on projects for mo.chlann; work funded by Ardán and The Arts Council of Ireland; projects screened internationally; alumnus of Screen Ireland Advanced Producing Program and the SDGI Emerging Documentary Directors Program.
Director – Producer at mo.chlann
September 20, 2018 - Present
Directed and produced for mo.chlann; led teams of 5-15 people; projects funded by Ardán and The Arts Council of Ireland; work screened at international festivals and archived by Harvard & Stanford; alumni of Screen Ireland Advanced Producing Program and SDGI Emerging Documentary Directors Program.
Founder / Freelance Photographer, Graphic Designer & Video Producer at Andrew Thomas Creative
May 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance photography, graphic design & video production for small-to-medium enterprises, universities, and artists.
Co-founder & Director at mo.chlann
August 1, 2018 - Present
Co-founded production company; responsible for directing and overall creative leadership.
Writer, Director at To walk, to run
May 1, 2025 - Present
Writer, Director – in development. Feature-length arthouse drama.
Writer, Director, Producer, DP & Editor at The Fires
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Feature-length experimental narrative film. World Premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh (2023).
Co-Director, Camera, Sound Design & Editor at Temporality in Movement
February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
A short experimental dance film about the use of the body as an instrument of temporal expression, focusing on how memories are held and revealed in movement.
Writer, Director, Camera, Sound Design, Producer & Editor at Adieu to Love
April 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
A short experimental film about the effects digital noise and lack of privacy on interpersonal connection.
Co-Curator, Publisher & Co-Writer at Inniu, Inné, Amárach
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Book collection of photography and short stories from emerging Galway-based artists, with proceeds going to Let’s Get Talking.
Co-Director, Producer, Co-Cinematographer & Editor at Cultúr
September 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
A short experimental documentary capturing youth culture in Galway through conversations and their relationship with time.
Freelance Video Producer & Graphic Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)
May 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance video production & graphic design for SMEs, educational organizations, sole traders, non-profits, and artists. Created videos for promotion, interactive engagement, interviews, breakdowns, and creative advertising.

Education

Post-Graduate Diploma Advanced Producing at TU Dublin
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Master’s Degree Film Production & Direction at University of Galway
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree Commerce at University College Dublin
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016
Student Exchange – Business Administration at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Post-Graduate Diploma Advanced Producing at TU Dublin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree Film Production & Direction at University of Galway
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree Commerce at University College Dublin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Student Exchange at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Master’s Degree in Film Production & Direction at Huston Film School, NUI Galway
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Advanced Producing program at Screen Ireland & TU Dublin
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce at Quinn School of Business, University College Dublin
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Producing at TU Dublin
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Master’s Degree in Film Production & Direction at University of Galway
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce at University College Dublin
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Student Exchange - Business Administration at Simon Fraser University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Screen Ireland Advanced Producing Program – Alumni
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
SDGI Emerging Documentary Directors Program – Alumni
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Screen Ireland Advanced Producing Program
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
SDGI Emerging Documentary Directors Program
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Exploring Reality program for emerging documentary directors
March 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Screen Ireland Advanced Producing Program Alumni
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026
SDGI Emerging Documentary Directors Program Alumni
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services