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om Long, is an award winning filmmaker. He has directed feature length documentaries for Television and platforms including Netflix, alongside directing a range of branded content, commercial work and lifestyle films with large agencies and brands. Tom works as both a freelance director and as a film director at the collective agency Moyo.

Tom has worked on a wide variety of projects for agencies and international brands, refining his ability to work in an agency capacity and directly with clients. He directs multiple disciplines including; TV commercials, branded content,  lifestyle films & documentaries. Tom is experienced in directing celebrity talent such as Rio Ferdinand, Katie Piper & Victoria Pendleton. 

2016 marked the release of Tom’s debut feature-length documentary, DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE. The film was internationally distributed across networks including Hulu, Sky Store, iTunes and Amazon Prime Video. Producing and directing a film independently accelerated Tom’s experience and understanding of long-form content work flow; from script to production, to distribution.

As a passionate cinematographer for over 16 years, Tom strives delivers outstanding pictures that enhance the story. He regularly shoots with the latest high-end digital cinema cameras, including RED, Arri and Sony. 

Tom has been a dedicated filmmaker since age 14 and continues to grow his ability as a director & cinematographer, delivering high quality filmmaking to clients and audiences.

Behind the scenes shooting in Japan

Behind the scenes on a period Short Film

Shooting Director Equipment

As a shooting director, I can provide a variety of cameras, including my own comprehensive RED Monstro, Red Komodo & Sony FS7 shooting package, with sound and lighting available too. All packages can be adapted according to the shoot requirements. I also have DSLR’s and gimbals that can be included at a very competitive rates.

Directing

In a directing capacity, I’m experienced leading both large agency crews and smaller documentary crews. I’ve worked on a number of long form documentaries for international TV distribution, alongside branded content with major talent and brands.

Awards & Festival Selections

  1. Short Film

    Violet

    Independent Sci-Fi Short Film. Four festival selections, one win at The Los Angeles Short Film Festival.

    Director – Tom Long

  2. Short Film

    The Little Person Inside

    Short documentary. Four festival selections. The film went viral and was awarded a Vimeo Staff Pick.

    Director – Tom Long

  3. Feature Documentary

    Dream The Impossible

    Feature documentary, 96 minutes. Independently produced. Screened at Sheffield Doc Fest. Internationally Distributed by Kew Media Group to networks including Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Sky Store.

    Director – Tom Long

  4. poster from heroes of the empire
    Feature Documentary

    Heroes of the Empire

    Feature documentary. Independently produced. Winner Best Documentary at The Underground Film Festival, Dublin.

    Director – Tom Long

  5. Short Film/Documentary

    End of an Era: Last of the V8's

    Short documentary. Written, presented and directed by Tom Long. Seven selections and one win.

Behind the scenes on a short film.

Shooting a Commercial with the Sony F55.

Behind the scenes directing a classic car shoot.

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