Want your company's story to jump off the screen and into your customers' heart?That's exactly what Thomas Clifford does as a multi-award-winning, seasoned filmmaker.Tom believes remarkable organizations deserve remarkable video stories.Sometimes the message IS the medium. And, in the right hands, nothing makes a statement better than video.As a documentary filmmaker, Tom knows what it takes to craft a compelling video story: “Find the passion and heart of a person and frame it so the audience can find themselves in the story.”By combining the power of video and personal storytelling, Tom helps Fortune 100's to non-profits breathe life into their corporate story.It doesn't matter whether your message is about marketing, recruiting, corporate culture, raising awareness or employee communications or leadership. If the story is authentic, your audience will remember it.The heart of many of Tom’s films centers on the concept that an organization’s best storytellers are its employees; or as Tom calls them, their “heroes.”Seeking dramatic stories and unusual angles in his subjects, perhaps Clifford is best known for capturing and revealing unique insights into the nature of people and corporate culture. “Every person, every company and every culture has stories to tell that create emotional connections with the audience. That’s what branding is about. Stories make branding more memorable.”Organizations commission Tom's films to: Recruit volunteers Generate sales leads Inspire and empower employees Teach new ideas Share corporate culture and values Orientate new-hires Change perceptions Simplify ideas Create virtual company tours Clifford is recognized among an international community as an accomplished and respected filmmaker. He is a communications graduate of Loyola University in New Orleans, LA.Tom co-produced the worldwide, one-hour, award-winning documentary, “The Men Who Brought the Dawn,” airing on the Smithsonian Channel. The film features the surviving Air Force members who flew the two atomic missions over Japan. An edited version is now part of the National Air & Space Museum permanent archive collection at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.Tom's Blog: Bringing Brands to Life!Tom's blog, Bringing Brands to Life!, is highly regarded as the authority on identifying and empowering corporate storytelling through film.The blog is recognized as one of the top media and marketing blogs in the world by the AdAge Power150 List.Tom's blog is designed to help raise awareness for those seeking to create their most authentic, meaningful and engaging corporate film possible.His blog also helps people tell their organization’s story in clear, authentic and remarkable ways. Organizations that seek to renew their brand, revitalize employees, or simply redesign conversations, frequent Tom’s blog and depend on his filmmaking and storytelling skills to revolutionize their company story.Tom's e-Books:Tom's ChangeThis manifesto, Bring Your Brand to Life: Harnessing the Power of Remarkable CorporateVideo Stories, is a collection of his best posts on corporate video storytelling. Many consider the manifesto the ultimate client's survival guide to producing authentic corporate videos."Conversation Agent: Ask(?)Away: Take your Brand from Commodity to Community" is a candid and fluid conversation between Conversation Agent Valeria Maltoni and Filmmaker Thomas Clifford on bridging the gap between broken corporate videos and authentic corporate video storytelling.Tom's Podcasts: People enjoy listening to Tom's lively one hour conversation with Wayne Hurlbert about video, stories, branding, marketing and how to get the best story from people during on-camera interviews. It's packed with practical tips. Additionally, Scott Andrews's podcast capturesTom sharing his thoughts on how companies can benefit from short videos.Contact Tom: -Follow Tom on Twitter. -Email Tom: tom [at] directortom [dot] com-View Tom's complete professional career on LinkedIn..
"Capturing your organization's heart and soul on screen."
http://www.fastcompany.com/user/thomas-clifford
Corporate Filmmaker,
Private, Arts / Entertainment / Media industryI produce films for Fortune 100's to non-profits who are frustrated they can't breathe life into their story, are losing market share or losing employees.
Corporate Filmmaker,
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Loyola University, Louisiana, United States
Bachelor’s degree, 1980.
Areas of study: Communications
Middlesex Community College, Connecticut, United States
Associate’s degree, 1977.
Areas of study: Telecommunications
Xavier High School, Connecticut, United States
High school diploma or equivalent, 1975.
