David Thwaites oversees all day-to-day operations, including creative development for film and television, business affairs, finance, and personnel management. He also serves as the chief liaison to the company’s investors. Under his leadership, Ember2O continues to thrive as a leader in innovative storytelling and media production.

A seasoned entertainment industry executive with over 20 years of experience, Thwaites has a proven track record of developing and producing high-profile projects across genres. His credits include the Academy Award-nominated Black Swan and the global blockbuster Halloween.

Thwaites has collaborated with multiple Academy Award-winning talent on productions with budgets ranging from $7M to $100M. He has held leadership roles at renowned companies such as Phoenix Pictures, Miramax, Peter Berg’s Film 44, and The Weinstein Company. With expertise spanning script development, deal negotiations, financing, on-set producing, and post-production, Thwaites has built a reputation as a versatile and accomplished industry leader.

His extensive network of relationships with studios, agencies, talent, and sales companies further solidifies his position as a trusted insider in the entertainment world, making him a driving force in the success of Ember2O.