Born in 1977 in the western region of Ireland, Ray D. began his academic journey at the Dublin Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Television with a strong academic record, graduating with a 2.1 grade point average in 2001.
Following his graduation, Ray embarked on a brief career in banking in Dublin, but his true passion for writing soon took over, and he returned to his hometown to pursue his dream.
Throughout his writing career, Ray has received numerous awards and accolades for his work in television and film. He has secured multiple rounds of development funding, and several of his scripts have been optioned by production companies.
As a writer, Ray is known for his fearless and inquisitive approach, often exploring themes of twisty dramas, propulsive narratives, and the absurdities hidden beneath everyday life. He is dedicated to crafting stories that surprise and move audiences in the least amount of time.
With extensive experience in the development process, Ray is well-versed in the time, effort, and craft required to shape a compelling narrative.
Ray's professional experience includes:
April 2017: Fiction Development Loan from the Irish Film Board for his feature screenplay 'Natural Selection'.
February 2017: Attendance at the EAVE Producers Workshop.
September 2016: Optioning and development of four-part drama 'Glortha' with TG4.
May 2015: Optioning of feature script 'Conceive' by Blinder Films.
March 2011: Development Funding from the Irish Film Board for feature screenplay 'Immaculate'.
July 2008: Development Funding from the Irish Film Board for feature screenplay 'Piglets'.
January 2008: Commissioned by Channel 4 to develop a television drama through the 'Pilot' scheme, receiving intensive training, guidance, and feedback from the showrunners of 'Shameless' and 'Skins'.
Ray's educational background includes:
1997-2001: Dublin Institute of Technology, B. Sc. Communications (2.1) Film and Television.
