Larry Bass
Larry Bass is the founder and chief executive of Shinawil, a prominent television production company in Ireland. With a career spanning over two decades, he has played a significant role in the development of innovative and popular television formats, including reality shows and entertainment programming. Bass has been an advocate for the Irish media industry, often discussing the challenges faced by independent producers amidst the dominance of streaming services. Recently, he has been in the news for his insights on the proposed 'Netflix levy' in Ireland, emphasizing the need for equitable contributions from streaming platforms to support local content creation.
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Larry Bass is a finalist in the established category of the Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Some 140 Irish business leaders head to Japan as part of Entrepreneur of the Year retreat – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-25
Larry Bass, founder of Shinawil, expressed concerns about the impact of Trump's tariff announcement on production plans globally.
Trump film tariffs could hit thousands of jobs in Ireland, industry figures warn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05
Larry Bass sought out Julian Benson as a judge for Dancing with the Stars due to his charm and dynamism.
Dancer, choreographer and cystic fibrosis advocate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Larry Bass and his tv production company ShinAwil said Mr Benson was 'one of a kind' and 'will be forever missed'.
Julian Benson, dancer and choreographer, dies aged 54 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Larry Bass is founder and chief executive of Shinawil.
Should streaming services be hit with a Netflix levy? Conor Pope and Larry Bass debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15