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TOM THESSMAN

DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | EDITOR

RECENT WORK

Off-road vehicle kicking up dust in a desert with the text 'BRABUS Crawler' and a play button overlay.
Redbull - Wakebase
Police officer with K9 dog from Dubai Police Sahara Kennel K9 Unit.
Helicopter flying over a forest with text overlay "The Making of Mission Human Flight China Tianmen Mountain."
A woman wearing a hijab looks ahead in an indoor ice skating rink. The text reads "Nissan: The First Emirati Figure Skater." There is a play button icon in the center.
Motorcyclist riding a Brabus 1300R on a city highway, with tall buildings and a bridge in the background.
Woman exercising on a leg press machine in a dimly lit gym, with the text 'Mediclinic Perform' and a play button overlay.
A small Red Bull-branded aircraft flying near a modern building.
Skydivers in red suits jumping from an airplane attempting a world record, with branding of Etisalat on the plane.
Red Ford pickup truck on a sloped road, with text "Ford The Ultimate Flight" and a play button overlay.
Silhouette of a city skyline with minarets at sunset, featuring Deliveroo text and a play button overlay.
Race car driver in a helmet, text "MARRIOTT BONVOY / MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS MONZA F1" overlaid, play button symbol in center. Close-up shot with blurred hands.
Silhouette of a man looking at the sunset over a body of water, with the text "Ma'an Alia & Buti's Story" and a play button overlayed on the image.
Woman wearing a hijab and glasses standing outdoors with the text 'Ma'an Sarah's Journey' overlayed on the image.
A person standing on a rocky terrain overlooking mountains at sunset, with text 'Mission 587 XDubai & Jeep' in the center.
Off-road vehicle driving through desert sand dunes with dust trail, labeled JLR Defender 2020.
Medals hanging with text overlay "OUNASS Emirati Women's Day" and a play button. One medal reads "UAE National Championship 2018 1st Place."
Jeeps on desert dunes at sunset with "XDubai & Jeep: The Gladiator Route" text.
Person wearing jetpack above city skyline with text 'Jetman Making of VTOL'.
Woman wearing a white suit with an orange blouse and flower in her ear standing in front of a glass dome structure; text reads "MAF Fashion at MOE."

about

Tom is a Director of Photography, Director and Editor. He began his career in animation, building a strong foundation in visual storytelling before moving into filmmaking.

His work focuses on a clear visual style with attention to colour, mood and composition. Combining technical precision with a creative eye, he aims to create films that feel cinematic, consistent and visually engaging.

Group of people discussing near a whiteboard with maps and diagrams, one person holding a piece of paper, indoors with dim lighting.
Two men working with a professional video camera on a film set, one wearing a neon safety vest and the other in casual black clothing, under an umbrella.
Black SUV equipped with a mounted camera crane on a road with palm trees and pigeons in the foreground.
Person operating a professional video camera outdoors.
Person operating a camera with a monitor showing a video scene, possibly involving a motorcycle.
Person holding a video monitor with a wooden handle, displaying a sculptural artwork.
Cameraman filming large cliff with mountain vegetation and building on top, using professional camera on tripod.
Three men examining a professional video camera setup indoors, with a modern staircase in the background, appearing focused and engaged.
Behind the scenes of a video or photo shoot in a dimly lit studio with crew members, cameras, and lighting equipment visible.
A group of people standing near a bulletin board with maps and pictures, engaging in a discussion. One person wears a black cap and holds a piece of paper, while others look on. The setting appears to be indoors with dim lighting.
A man operating a professional video camera with a large rig and monitor in a dimly lit room with red walls and haze.
Desert film set with black SUV equipped with a camera crane, surrounded by other vehicles.
Two off-road vehicles driving on a sandy terrain at dusk, with one equipped with a large camera rig.
Motorcycle film shoot with helmeted rider and cameraperson on desert road.
A person in black motorcycle gear riding a red and black motorcycle, with a film crew capturing the scene in an urban setting.
Cameraman wearing a cap operating professional film camera equipment against a pink wall.
A man with a camera filming beside a helicopter with "Mission Human Flight" written on its side.
A photographer captures a woman in a red traditional outfit outdoors, standing next to a tree. Other people in casual attire are around, including someone holding a reflector and a person observing the scene.
Person operating professional video camera with microphone outdoors.
Cameraman operating a professional video camera with a Røde microphone attached.
Tourists and traditional Asian architecture in a mountainous setting
A dimly lit photography studio with silhouettes of people working, surrounded by lighting equipment, a camera on a tripod, and a stool with a bottle on it.
Person holding a Sony video camera on a sandy beach with skyscrapers in the background.
Videographer adjusting camera on tripod with Rode microphone, outdoor setting.
Person walking on a sandy beach carrying a camera and tripod, with resort buildings and sunbathers in the background.
Cameraperson filming on beach with tripod, people in background.
Silhouetted view of a person being filmed with a camera in a beautifully decorated room. The decoration includes an ornate arch design on the door and a dining setup with sunlight streaming in.
Person filming with a video camera near a mountain pathway
Person filming in front of traditional Chinese architecture, holding a camera mounted on a monopod.
Cameraman filming a large cliff with a small pagoda on top, surrounded by natural landscape.
Group of videographers outdoors with professional cameras and microphones, capturing footage.
Person filming with camera on a slider outdoors at a resort, with palm trees and lounge chairs in the background.
Three people on a mountain overlook, one with a camera, surrounded by branches, engaged in conversation.
Person holding a professional video camera outdoors with palm trees in the background.
Man operating professional Sony camera on tripod in a bar setting with shelves of bottles in the background.
Silhouettes of two people by a waterfront during sunset, with a camera on a tripod and a city skyline in the background.
Person operating a professional camera outdoors, with palm trees in the background.
Videographer with camera setup on a sandy beach.
Person outdoors using a large professional video camera
Person using a video camera with a microphone outdoors, wearing a cap and sunglasses.
A man in a purple shirt is performing a box jump on black gym platforms while being recorded by a cameraman kneeling nearby in a fitness facility.
Person holding a professional video camera with lens and focus equipment.
Silhouette of a person holding a video camera in front of a window with city buildings in the background.
All-terrain vehicle with a mounted camera rig in a desert
Skydiving group boarding a small plane on a tarmac with skyscrapers in the background at sunset.
Behind-the-scenes of a video production set with a presenter and crew filming indoors.
Camera crew and individuals in a studio setting
A filming set with a camera crew capturing a scene where one man in a red shirt walks across a floor surrounded by parachutes and gear, while another person stands in the background. The space is well-lit with large windows in the background.
Group of people in red tracksuits discussing in front of a board with a camera filming.
Off-road vehicle flying over desert sand dune with camera car in foreground.

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