ABOUT
Presenting the IFC Center Premiere of "Zoul"
Hi! My name is Tom Cassese, and I am a filmmaker, animator, and illustrator.
Whether through live-action or cartoons, my goal is to tell entertaining stories that people love. I strive to create films with interesting plots and characters that stay with people after the credits roll. My dream in life is to create someone's favorite film.
Since graduating from Hofstra University's film program, I have directed, written, and produced a wide array of film projects. My most recent live-action films, a supernatural horror comedy Zoul and a sci-fi drama Concurrence, have screened and won awards at festivals internationally and all over the country, from New York to Los Angeles to the 69th Cannes Film Festival. My new animated film Beanstalk has also started its festival run, and I'm excited to see where it will go!
Aside from my own films, I produce (and usually also art direct and storyboard) film projects with friends, colleagues, or for freelance clients. I even illustrate children's books, the most recent one being an anti-bullying story entitled Kids on Patrol.
While not directing and producing, I work in the television industry -- currently at AMC Networks and SundanceTV, and previously at truTV and The Discovery Channel. During college, I interned at DC Comics in their editorial administration and talent relations department, which aside from being an awesome place to work, gave me invaluable insight into the business-side of creative storytelling. Since then, I have started pitched my own original television show and feature film ideas to networks and studios (and whoever else will listen!)
I don't know how I find the time to do all this, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you so much for visiting my website. Please don't hesitate to reach out for a collaboration. I'd love to work with you! And stay tuned because there's always more news to come!
- Tom
Whether through live-action or cartoons, my goal is to tell entertaining stories that people love. I strive to create films with interesting plots and characters that stay with people after the credits roll. My dream in life is to create someone's favorite film.
Since graduating from Hofstra University's film program, I have directed, written, and produced a wide array of film projects. My most recent live-action films, a supernatural horror comedy Zoul and a sci-fi drama Concurrence, have screened and won awards at festivals internationally and all over the country, from New York to Los Angeles to the 69th Cannes Film Festival. My new animated film Beanstalk has also started its festival run, and I'm excited to see where it will go!
Aside from my own films, I produce (and usually also art direct and storyboard) film projects with friends, colleagues, or for freelance clients. I even illustrate children's books, the most recent one being an anti-bullying story entitled Kids on Patrol.
While not directing and producing, I work in the television industry -- currently at AMC Networks and SundanceTV, and previously at truTV and The Discovery Channel. During college, I interned at DC Comics in their editorial administration and talent relations department, which aside from being an awesome place to work, gave me invaluable insight into the business-side of creative storytelling. Since then, I have started pitched my own original television show and feature film ideas to networks and studios (and whoever else will listen!)
I don't know how I find the time to do all this, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you so much for visiting my website. Please don't hesitate to reach out for a collaboration. I'd love to work with you! And stay tuned because there's always more news to come!
- Tom
