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Pat Kiely is a Canadian film and TV personality who has worked as an actor, producer and director. He is known for his roles in Three Night Stand, Another Kind of Wedding, The Trotsky and more.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- Pat Kiely
- Transitioning Into A New Role
- Getting TV3 Off The Ground
- Dealing with The Recession
- The Future of The Media
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IK: What was it like setting up the business? You had a very senior role in a very large organisation for a very long time. You could have become institutionalised with more than two decades there. Suddenly you are sitting on your own in an office. How did you find the nuts and bolts of getting a business off the ground? PK:It all came pretty natur...
IK: Let’s step back. What was it like setting up a television station back in 1998? I am reminded of the phrase, “pioneers get shot, settlers make money”. You were pioneers in that commercial space. PK:I will never forget the day, March 31, 1998, I was due to start the following day, April 1. I think it might not be a good day. I had left my previo...
IK:It was a tough time for all media. TV3 came out okay because of its loans were sold through the IBRC liquidation. It buffered the business. PK: I have to say that Doughty stuck with it, they put more money in. It is a classic story of resilience. The business had to reinvent itself, we had to double down. My memory is that we were the first to t...
IK:You have been in media a long time – from your ad days to TV3 and now BiggerStage. We have a Commission on the Future of Media. What would you like to see in it? PK:I have stayed to the side of all of that. I am not a current operator as a media owner per se. I believe there were 800 submissions. But here seems to be a recurring theme. I have se...
Former TV3 boss Pat Kiely talks about his three-pronged plan to create content, partnerships and talent for the Irish and international markets. He also reflects on his 22-year career at Virgin Media Television and the challenges and opportunities of the media industry.
Jan 24, 2014 · Pat Kiely is a Canadian filmmaker who wrote and directed the rom-com Three Night Stand, based on his personal experiences and those of his friends. He talks about his creative process, themes, challenges, influences and advice in this interview.
Pat Kiely is the founder and CEO of BiggerStage. With more than 30 years’ experience in media, his most recent role was managing director of Virgin Media Television having previously been part of the launch management team of TV3.
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Pat Kiely, the former managing director of Virgin Media Television, Ireland, has launched entertainment media venture BiggerStage. The Dublin-headquartered company is set up with a...
Jan 6, 2016 · Pat Kiely, TV3's long-serving commercial director, has been appointed managing director of the broadcaster by its new owners Virgin Media Ireland.
Jan 30, 2014 · Actor and filmmaker Pat Kiely talks about his second feature film, Three Night Stand, a comedy of manners and errors set in a ski resort. He discusses his personal experiences, his cast of friends, and the challenges of shooting in winter.
