30/01-14   -   Press releases

One Productions Soap Scorcher Shortlisted to Heat Up TV3 Schedule

One Productions, an integrated communications agency based in Dublin, is one of only six companies shortlisted to make TV3´s first ever Irish-made soap opera with their gripping drama series “FIRE". The show is based around the work of the fire services in Dublin.

A total of 18 TV production companies pitched proposals to the network and 6 were shortlisted. If successful, One Productions “FIRE" would air twice a week in 2015 and compete for viewership with RTE’S home grown and long standing soap Fair City. The winning show will have a budget in the millions of euro mark and would replace UK produced Coronation Street and Emmerdale, which would instead air on UTV’s upcoming Irish station.

Tom Hopkins, Owner, One Productions commented; “There is a wealth of drama talent in Dublin and across Ireland. Not just the cast but the full package of writers, crew and creative. We are eager to bring new talent to the small screen and highlight some of the amazing work the fire services do on a daily basis in our new gripping drama series “FIRE." TV3 have announced that the majority of the successful applicants shortlisted submitted precinct-style soaps based around the work of the Gardaí and fire services. We know we are aware of the public pulse and what Irish viewers are interested in watching."
The announcement of the shortlisting coincides with One Productions acquiring Arc Transmedia Partners. Arc Transmedia Partners has a number of projects on its development slate including its IFB and RTE, Australian and Scottish co-production “Megacorp" documentary. Trevor Curran, MD of Arc Transmedia Partners joins Tom Hopkins and Laura Hopkins as a director of One Productions, focusing on brand sponsored content and creative production.

One Productions is an integrated communication agency, in business for over 10 years, with headquarters in Dublin. The company offers a range of services from planning and campaign strategy, to producing the media and communications to carry it out across video, print and digital. With the acquisition of Arc Transmedia Partners, the company now includes an experienced drama producer to create a content strategy team that will be working with Advertisers, PR, Brands, Broadcasters and Film Funds.