IADT Alum, Mark Maher, has been featured, with Ciaran Cooke of Odyssey Studios, on RTÉ Radio 1's The Business, where he discussed how a passion for model making, props and prosthetics evolved into a thriving business serving the international film and television industry. Prosthetics, Props and Profit with Odyssey Studios aired on RTÉ on 31 October.

During the interview with RTÉ's Richard Curran, the pair reflected on how their shared interest in practical effects, prop making and prosthetics brought them together and led to the creation of Odyssey Studios, a specialist model-making and fabrication company based in Limerick. 

Founded in 2017, Odyssey Studios has grown into one of Ireland's leading providers of model making, props, prosthetics, special effects and large-scale fabrication services for the screen industry. The studio's work combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technologies including 3D printing, 3D scanning and robotic CNC machining. 

Mark Maher's career has taken him from studying model making in Dún Laoghaire to working on major international productions. In recent interviews, he has spoken about contributing to projects including The Hobbit, Alice in Wonderland, Penny Dreadful and Netflix's Wednesday, experiences that helped shape the vision for Odyssey Studios. 

Today, Odyssey Studios delivers specialist services across model making, prop fabrication, prosthetic makeup and creature effects, supporting productions both in Ireland and internationally. The company has also received recognition for its innovation and contribution to the creative industries, including success at the National Enterprise Awards. 

Speaking on RTÉ, Maher and Cooke highlighted the value of combining creative passion with entrepreneurial ambition, demonstrating how niche skills can be transformed into a successful business serving a global industry.

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