Dave Thomas is an Emmy® award-winning filmmaker, an Emmy honored creative director and a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
His critically acclaimed documentary, 24/7/365: The Evolution of Emergency Medicine received a 2015 Emmy® Award for Outstanding Documentary Film. His most recent independent film, Far From the Tree, has been featured in 26 film festivals worldwide to date, where it has won top honors for Best Director, Best Short Film and Audience Choice Award. As a creative director, Dave’s work has been featured in popular television shows like The Amazing Race, Nip Tuck, The West Wing and Young and the Restless, among others. He was also the creative force behind the re-branding of such networks as BBC America, Discovery Channel, The Food Network and TLC. A master storyteller, Dave has spent a great deal of his life traveling the world and immersing himself in experiences that have influenced his work. His vast experience in the entertainment industry includes editing, design and photography; invaluable skills that have made him a strong filmmaker and sought after director. Dave splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. |
Awards & Nominations
FAR FROM THE TREE / 2017
26 Film Festivals Worldwide Winner Best Director Winner Best Short Film Winner Audience Choice 24|7|365: THE EVOLUTION OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE / 2015
Emmy® Award for Outstanding Documentary Official Selection Nashville International Film Festival Official Selection St Louis International Film Festival 2015 Telly Award – Education Film 2015 Telly Award – Non-profit 2015 Gold Circle Award - ASAE THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Emmy® Nomination - Title Design NORM
Emmy® Nomination - Title Design MILLION DOLLAR AGENTS
BDA/Promax Gold - For Outstanding Direction NIP TUCK
BDA/Promax - Outstanding Launch Campaign BBC AMERICA
BDA/Promax - Outstanding Network Rebrand Numerous other BDA/Promax Gold and Silver awards, Telly Silver and Bronze awards and commendations
for excellence in direction and branding.
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