Tom is a commercial director / photographer based in the inner west of Sydney. His work centres around a belief in the power of stories to communicate shared human experiences.
With a background in Anthropology, Tom initially pursued a career in music as a session musician and songwriter, before discovering filmmaking and photography. He began directing and producing music videos for both himself and other Australian artists developing a distinctly raw style.
Tom's approach is to create authentic visual worlds that merge a sense of grounded reality with elevated aesthetics. By skillfully balancing these elements, he aims to capture an essence that resonates with viewers, offering an experience that is both relatable and aspirational.
His talent for crafting compelling stories has led to commercial opportunities directing campaigns for clients including MYER, Dymocks Books, Officeworks, Masterfoods, Herbalife Nutrition, Dickies Clothing and more. His debut short film DEADPAN premiered internationally at Fear No Film Festival in Utah, USA in 2022.