OUR STORY
OUR STORY
Founded in 2015 by award-winning filmmaker Paireac Keane, KING TREE MEDIA is a media production house specialising in narrative filmmaking, commercial videography, and drone services.
With over 20 years of industry experience, we produce high-quality content for businesses, brands, and local authorities, including corporate videos, commercials, and social media content.
We also offer professional drone services, providing aerial videography, photography, and surveying utilising the latest UAV technology. As licensed and certified drone operators with the Irish Aviation Authority, we ensure the highest safety and quality standards.
Beyond commercial work, we are passionate filmmakers, producing films and documentaries for international distribution. Our mission is to tell stories that captivate, inspire, and resonate with audiences worldwide; challenging perspectives, and deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Discover the power of visual storytelling with King Tree Media.
HIS STORY
HIS STORY
Paireac Keane is an award-winning filmmaker, commercial videographer, and certified drone operator, driven by a profound passion for visual storytelling.
In 2015, after years of working as a freelance videographer, the Offaly native founded King Tree Media, a production company dedicated to producing films, documentaries, and high-end video content. Since launching his business, Keane has delivered hours of captivating content for a diverse range of clients, including businesses, brands, video agencies, and local authorities.
As a filmmaker, Keane has achieved notable success on both the Irish and international film festival circuits. His debut short film, A TIMELY GIFT (2017), earned him the Rising Star Award at the 12th Underground Short Film Awards. His follow-up film, WORMHOLE IN THE WASHER (2021), received numerous accolades at film festivals, including Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Film, and Best Editor.
As a commercial videographer, Keane thrives on every aspect of the production process—embracing the creativity of writing, the technical challenges of shooting, and the magic of editing. Understanding that every client has a unique story, he is committed to finding the most impactful way to bring their vision to life.
When he’s not behind the camera, Keane can be found strategising over his fantasy football team, attempting 5K runs, or playing indoor football with his imaginative and football-obsessed five-year-old son.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
LUSCA Fantastic Film Fest, 2023
Nominee, Best International Short Film
First Contact Film Festival, 2023
Winner, Best Live Action Short Film
Winner, Best Foreign Film
Winner, Best First Contact Film
Winner, Best Director
Winner, Best Editing
Nominee, Best Screenplay
May the 4th Sci-Fi Film Festival, 2023
Winner, Best Screenplay
Nominee, Best Irish Short Film
Underground Cinema Film Awards, 2022
Winner, Best Comedy
Winner, Best Editor
Nominee, Best Short Film
Nominee, Best Director
Nominee, Best Screenplay
Dublin International Comedy Film Festival, 2022
Winner, Best Director
Nominee, Best Short Film
Unrestricted View Film Festival, 2022
Nominee, Best Comedy
GenreBlast Film Festival, 2022
Nominee, Best Sci-Fi Short Film
Elba Film Festival, 2022
Nominee, Best Editing
Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival, 2021
Winner, Best Comedy
Nominee, Best Director
Richard Harris Film Festival, 2021
Nominee, Best Overall Short Film
Flickers’ Rhode Island International Short Film Festival, 2021
Semi-finalist
Underground Cinema Film Awards, 2018
Winner, Rising Star Award

