We have advised the management of Screen Scene Limited (Screen Scene) on its management buy-out (MBO) from NEP Group, supported by DunPort Capital Management through the Birch Corporate Credit fund and a consortium of equity investors.
Screen Scene is Ireland's leading post-production company, specialising in film and television post-production services. The management team of Screen Scene, led by Jake Walshe (CEO), Mura O’Byrne (CFO), Hubert Montag (COO), and the investor group have acquired control of the company through a strategic buyout, signalling a significant milestone in its development. This move allows the management team to drive the company's vision forward with enhanced autonomy and flexibility to capitalise on emerging market opportunities. Under this new ownership structure, Screen Scene is poised for continued growth and innovation in the entertainment industry.
Founded in 1985, Screen Scene has established a stellar reputation for its expertise in post-production services in the areas of VFX, broadcast TV, film and drama, and commercials. The company has worked on a diverse range of acclaimed projects, from Star Wars to Spider-Man, to FOX Television shows Beat Shazam and Name that Tune, to Ireland's Fittest Family and films like Flora & Son and Martin Scorsese’s The Irish Man, to commercials for brands like AIB and Guinness, cementing its position as Ireland’s largest post-production facility.
Screen Scene is now well-positioned to capitalise on emerging trends within the international marketplace and take advantage of Ireland's growing reputation for delivering high-quality creative work within the media industry.
