Dave Thomas — Director | Biography, Movies & Career

Biography

Dave Thomas is an award-winning filmmaker and an Emmy honored creative director whose work has been featured in popular television shows like The Amazing Race, Nip Tuck, The West Wing and Young and the Restless. He directed the film 24/7/365: The Evolution of Emergency Medicine, which received the 2015 Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary Film, New England Chapter. He was also the creative force behind the re-branding of networks like the Discovery Channel, The Food Network and BBC America, among others. 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, designing and photography, invaluable skills that have made him a strong filmmaker and sought after director. A member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Dave was most recently featured in a new book on the entertainment industry called, "Hire Me, Hollywood!", highlighting his exciting career path and professional accomplishments. He divides his time between New York City and Los Angeles.