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99% of my films feature a company's best storytellers; their people. For 25 years, my mini-documentary films focuses on capturing the "heart and soul" of organizations.

I started this site to help communications professionals produce their most authentic, emotional and inspiring company video possible.

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Press Release: August 6, 2008

Director Tom Now Featured Expert Blogger For Fast Company

Thomas R. Clifford, editor of the highly followed blog, Director Tom -- Bringing Brands to Life, is now a featured Expert Blogger for Fast Company's much revered online blog network. He will be blogging on the topics of how to use film and storytelling to emblazon your corporate branding.

The Fast Company blog can be found here.

Thomas Clifford's blog, Director Tom: Bringing Brands to Life - is the leading blog in identifying and empowering corporate storytelling through film.



Press Release: December 24, 2007

Thomas Clifford's Film featured on Smithsonian Channel and the Epilepsy Therapy Project

Tom co-produced the one hour documentary "The Men Who Brought the Dawn" featuring the airmen who flew the atomic missions to Japan.

Tom produced and directed six leadership profiles for the Epilepsy Therapy Project, a remarkable organization.

Read "3 Steps to Make Your Corporate Video Jump Off the Screen!"


Press Release: September 11, 2007

Director Tom's "Bringing Brands To Life" Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Prolific corporate filmmaker and storyteller's work recognized by Deepak Chopra



 

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Finally...it's here. 

I was lucky to participate in this extraordinary event: over 100 writers banned together to write whatever they wanted on "The Age of Conversation."

"The Age of Conversation" book will be available on July 16, 2007. It will be available in hardback, softback and as a PDF.

It's an honor to be among these astounding authors who contributed articles to this book. The proceeds benefit Variety, The Children's Charity.  

Read about the origins of "The Age of Conversation." 

 


eMediaWire Press Release: 7/12/07

Director Tom Garners Three Telly Awards and Ad Club of Connecticut Gold Award


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Ask(?)Away: Take Your Brand from Commodity to Community 

Conversation Agent, Valeria Maltoni, published this elegantly designed PDF of my conversation with her regarding the effectiveness of corporate documentaries, the power of personal stories to attract talent and more.


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08/08/07  DOWNLOAD THE 24 Page PDF MANIFESTO:

"Bring Your Brand to Life: Harnessing the Power of Remarkable Corporate Video Stories"

Every company must tell their story. Thomas Clifford is a filmmaker, an expert on telling these stories through corporate videos. Say hello to emotionally engaging pieces of film that will spark conversation and energy through the ranks. In fact, he believes a good corporate video can change the world. Not in the market to make a corporate video? Really, Clifford’s advice applies for any medium you choose through which to tell your company’s story.