“Uh-oh!”
If that’s your typical response when you need to produce a short video for an organization, you're not alone!
Let's face it. There's no escaping video these days. It's everywhere you look. And with so many videos everywhere, you'd think anybody could capture a compelling company story, right? I mean, how hard can it be be?
There's the rub.
If you're asking yourself:
- Who can help us capture short, emotionally-charged "real people" stories that resonate and connect with my audience?
- Who make our story jump off the screen and into my customers' hearts?
- Who can bring a brand story to life?
- Who can capture company stories on video in clear, authentic and meaningful ways?
Meet Thomas Clifford.
I’m Tom Clifford - the filmmaker organizations trust to capture and communicate the essence of what they do.
Could your organization use a little remarkable?
I am seeking full-time or part-time employment within the Hartford, CT area with an organization that:
1. Needs to communicate to their audience in a captivating and memorable way through short, emotional and compelling videos.
2. Seeks to communicate their messages through engaging videos to energize the employee base and activate motivation and excellence.
3. Is eager to have their mission, vision, values and stories come to life to affect their relationships with stakeholders and customers profitably.
4.Knows their brand begins with their people - and that their best storytellers, their people, are their strongest brand ambassadors.
My Mission and Purpose:
My mission and purpose is to provide video storytelling leadership to organizations wishing to elevate their success by connecting people and ideas to very high levels.
This is accomplished by producing short videos featuring "real people with real stories." The videos follow a simple, yet highly effective, 7-Step System that is proven, repeatable and reliable.
The results save money and time for you and your clients while producing engaging, thought-provoking programs truly resonating with viewers.
People enjoy my warm, personable approach to business which is backed by 25 years of "real-world" experience from Fortune 500's to national non-profits.
What types of companies and areas would benefit from having me on-board?
- Non-profits
- Mid-to-large sized organizations
- Web design firms
- Marketing firms
- Corporate Communications departments
- Video Production firms
How can I help your organization?
1. I offer a 7-Step "sure-fire" system to streamline the video production process; saving money and time while ensuring the best story is captured with all the available resources.
2. I'm known for taking a boring "talking head" and turning it into a compelling and fascinating video story.
3. Clients tell me I'm an excellent listener. Companies know that my open and friendly, no-stress style and creative solutions mean no more "uh-oh’s!" for them.
4. By putting people - your people - at the heart of my videos, I can “breath new life” into the stories of your organization.
What else can I offer your organization?
Tom is a recognized thought-leader in the field of corporate video storytelling.
- As an Expert Blogger for Fast Company, I write a column called, "Let's See That Again!"
- Twenty-five years as a veteran Producer/Director responsible for capturing the visions of almost every type of organization from Fortune 500's to non-profits.
- Publisher of “Bringing Brands to Life!”, the world’s leading website for helping people in organizations tell their story through video.
- Proficient in creating and generating audience conversations by using social media and networking tools like Twitter, blogging, LinkedIn.
- Ranked in the AdAge Power 150 List of world's top media and marketing blogs.
- Featured on Guy Kawasaki's Alltop "digital magazine rack" six times.
What's my "secret sauce"?
My films are unique because 99% of them feature your company's best storytellers, your people. For 25 years, my mini-documentary films captures the "heart and soul" of remarkable organizations.
Over 40 Recommendations
Read what over 40 people on my LinkedIn page say about me, my films and character.
My 3 Most Popular Articles Ever
1. Here's My Secret to Capture the Perfect Interview
2. My 22 Best On-Camera Interviewing Tips Ever
3. 10 Tips to Create Your Remarkable Corporate Video
Sample Work:
Challenge: Generate brand awareness, attract more attendees and exhibitors for upcoming convention. 8 short videos for CT Business Expo.
Challenge: Motivate and inspire students to reach their highest potential through developing strong character traits. onTRAC. Video located at bottom of page.
Challenge: Dispel common myths surrounding epilepsy and highlight simple steps one can take to help those having a seizure. Features Tiki Barber formerly of the NY Giants. You Can Do This!
The first step in the journey is to see if we're a fit.
If you wish you had the talent and experience of an award-winning professional on your team --someone who will create remarkable instead of the same old song and dance – let’s explore the possibilities.
Feel like talking? Here's how you can reach me:
Contact me on LinkedIn.
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