Tom Campbell – Director

Tom Campbell
Director

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Melbourne 3000 VIC AU
info@tomcampbell.com.au
+61 (0) 401 150 088
@johnnycandles

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Biography

Tom's journey into the world of filmmaking took an unconventional route, as he opted for hands-on learning over a traditional film school education. This decision led him to collaborate with some of Australia's most esteemed directors, including Garth Davis, Mark Molloy, and Glendyn Ivin. Tom served as Splinter Unit Director on Garth Davis's highly acclaimed feature film, LION then further honed his craft as a 2nd Unit Director under the mentorship of Justin Kurzel.

One of Tom's notable works is the documentary series, THEY CANNOT TAKE THE SKY, which delved into the poignant stories of Australian asylum seekers, authentically capturing their narratives in their own words. This impactful series earned him the prestigious Museums and Galleries National Award (MAGNA) in 2018.

Tom's short film, THE BENDS, achieved recognition with a nomination for an AACTA award in the Best Short Form Drama category. The film made its premiere at the prestigious Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) in 2021, where Tom was selected to participate in the Accelerator Lab, a program designed to nurture emerging directors preparing to make their mark in feature filmmaking.

In the realm of commercial filmmaking, Tom's work has reached international acclaim, earning accolades at award ceremonies such as Cannes Lions, MADC, D&AD, The Webby Awards, ADG's, Vimeo Staff Picks, and securing a place on the 1.4 shortlist. He named Emerging Director of the Year at the 2022 Award Awards.

Currently, Tom is in the process of developing the feature film MURDER BALLAD, with support from Vic Screen. Simultaneously, he is adapting Mark Brandi's 2021 novel, THE OTHERS, for the screen.

Analog Medium, Coming soon

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Analog Medium, Coming soon

Analog Medium, Coming soon

The Bends, Film

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The Bends, Film

The Bends, Film

Boys Do Cry, TVC

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Boys Do Cry, TVC

Boys Do Cry, TVC

Les Mills, TVC

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Les Mills, TVC

Les Mills, TVC

Lexus, TVC

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Lexus, TVC

Lexus, TVC

GWM, TVC

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GWM, TVC

GWM, TVC

Visit Victoria, TVC

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Visit Victoria, TVC

Visit Victoria, TVC

Tooheys, TVC

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Tooheys, TVC

Tooheys, TVC

A2, TVC

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A2, TVC

A2, TVC

Common Ground RVG, Music Video

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Common Ground RVG, Music Video

Common Ground RVG, Music Video

Tooheys, TVC

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Tooheys, TVC

Tooheys, TVC

Visit Victoria, TVC

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Visit Victoria, TVC

Visit Victoria, TVC

Kolkata

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Kolkata

Kolkata

FNQ

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FNQ

FNQ

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Prague (2022)

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Prague (2022)

Prague (2022)

Murder Ballad (In Development), Feature Film

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Murder Ballad (In Development), Feature Film

Murder Ballad (In Development), Feature Film

Director: Tom Campbell
Producer: Philippa Campey & Samantha Dinning
Story: Adam Spellicy & Tom Campbell
Screenplay: Adam Spellicy

Feature film currently in development with FilmCamp & Film Victoria

Bombay (2019)

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Bombay (2019)

Bombay (2019)

Tokyo (2018)

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Tokyo (2018)

Tokyo (2018)