ARTIST STATEMENT
As a filmmaker, Tom is deeply inspired by nature and the human experience. Growing up in Kansas, he was surrounded by the vast landscapes of the Great Plains, and this early exposure to the natural world instilled in him a lifelong sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for the environment.
From the high peaks of the Rockies to prairie grasslands, rivers, and working landscapes, he is drawn to places where land, history, and community intersect.
Tom’s interests go beyond capturing the beauty of the natural world. He is driven to explore the human experience and the ways people interact with, depend on, and are shaped by their environment and the communities around them. His films seek to reveal the complexity of the human condition through character-driven storytelling and honest, cinematic visuals.
Tom aims to bring the heart of a story to the forefront using subtle but intentional creative techniques that encourage the audience to fully engage and form an emotional connection with the subjects on screen. He believes that through the power of storytelling, we can better understand ourselves and the world around us, and that by sharing these stories, we can create a more compassionate and connected society.
ABOUT TOM
Tom is a multi-talented artist who works as a film director, cinematographer, editor, and stills photographer. Born in Wichita, Kansas, he spent a decade building his career in Western Montana and now resides in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. He continues to operate out of Montana and travel nationwide for productions. He also has a background in outdoor education, having worked as a backcountry instructor and river guide. In 2016, he received a BFA in Media Arts and Digital Video Production from the University of Montana.
Tom’s films have been showcased at prestigious film festivals, including Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Banff Mountain Film Festival, EarthX, and Mountainfilm.
Tom is proud to collaborate with production teams and agencies such as North6, SOVRN, Joiin TV, Magic Lemonade, Where The Buffalo Roam TV, Q Media, 408 Productions, Outlaw Partners, and Big Cedar Media.
