Larry Bass

Larry Bass

CEO & Executive Producer, ShinAwiL Productions

Larry Bass has built ShinAwiL into the production powerhouse behind the biggest smash hit TV shows in Ireland, since 1999. Now having added scripted drama to the ShinAwiL production output, the slate includes shows in development with international co-producers and backed by Screen Ireland, RTE and various distributors/studios. 2020 seen delivery of the first TV Drama series, MISS SCARLET & THE DUKE for A&E International, which has aired on PBS Masterpiece in 2021. 2022 seen the delivery of THE CATCH for Channel 5 and in 2023, CLEAN SWEEP for RTE & Sundance Now, MARYLAND for ITV, this will be followed by DOLL FACTORY for Paramount +, THE FACELESS LADY , a VR genre series for Meta.  Feature Film THE MIRACLE CLUB that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, June ’23 and in Ireland October ’23. This September a new original crime drama was released, BORDERLINE for ZDF Germany/Roku USA, the six part series is set on the border and is streaming on MGM+ UK, Roku US and coming soon to ZDF Germany. The forthcoming feature film CRY FROM THE SEA, starring Dominick Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Sarah Bolger & Aidan Quinn is in post-production.

Other past shows include: Dancing With The Stars, The Voice of Ireland, The Apprentice, Dragons’ Den, MasterChef Ireland, Popstars and Home of the Year.

  • In 2000, Larry was elected to the national Executive of Screen Producers Ireland (SPI), serving as deputy chairman from January 2003 to February 2004, and as Chairman from February 2004 to February 2005.
  • He was re-elected to the board in 2015. He also was the Irish member of CEPI from 2003 to 2006.
  • Larry was chairman of Screen Skills Ireland and founder of Entertainment Masterclass (EMC.) He has also sat on a jury for the International Emmys, Rose d’Or, BANFF and Real Screen Television Awards.
  • Larry has guest lectured at DIT Dublin, National Film School IADT Dublin, MipTV and MIPCOM, SPAA Australia and Entertainment Masterclass.
  • Larry served on the Board of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland from 2010– 2015
  • Larry served on the Board of Screen Ireland from 2017– 2020
  • Larry served on the Board of the RTÉ from July 2021- September 2021

Other boards that Larry has sat on are Entertainment Masterclass, International Quorum of Motion Pictures Producers, EO Ireland, Rose d”Or, Cabinteely FC and Shelbourne FC