Thomas "Tom" Smith

Film It USA
Assistant Director and Marketing/pr

Santa Clarita, California

Member Since:
April 2014

Last online:
1 week ago

Invites sent:
6

About Thomas

I hitched a ride to L.A., from Missouri, in February of 1982 and got on my first film in May 1982, an AFI director's project. My first job as an assistant director was in January 1985 on a commercial and I became a member of the Directors Guild of America in October 1985. My work experience includes commercials, films, television, and music videos, with most of it being on single camera, film-style projects. There have also been a few multi-camera shows, as well.

I have received two awards over my career, a DGA Award for "The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom", directed by Michael Ritchie, and "The Communicators, Award of Distinction" for the DVD "Getting Involved With Leona valley Sertoma", which I produced, wrote, directed, and edited. After much consideration, I decided to retire a few years ago, which in our industry means you could work and would work, if the project really appeals to you. I still on rare occasion have worked more so to spend time "back in the saddle", as they say, with people I highly respect. Of course, my SAG card is always ready to be pulled out and dusted off should the phone ring.

Outside of my on-set work, I started Film It USA, an online film resource listing site, to make it easy for people to list their resources for use by the film industry. It focused on properties and vehicles and allowed producers, location scouts, and picture car coordinators to search, view, and talk directly with an owner. People managed their own resources and paid no commissions, instead paying a low priced subscription fee and keeping 100% of the production fees for the use of their resources.

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NOTE: Film It USA has gone dark and a focus on building regional resource sites to serve specific areas, with Film It USA redesigned to help promote and direct productions to the these sites. This should allow producers to focus on areas where they are interested in filming, while exposing them to other potential places to film. One site has been launched, Film It Dallas, but the individual who was going to take ownership did not. It is modeled after Film It USA and can be viewed at , but note the “search” database function is not turned on. See the Recent Listings to view what a location listing contains. Anyone interested in taking ownership of Film It Dallas, or having a site built for another region is welcome to contact me at filmitusa@.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6'

Weight:
205

Body type:
Average

Hair:
Short

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Blue

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

Certifications

Credits

In the Flow with Affion Crockett (2011)
Television (Comedy) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
Players (2010)
Television (Comedy) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
Space Travelers (2009)
Film (Documentary and Biography) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan takes space flight in to the next generation.
Man Stroke Woman (2008)
TV Movie (Comedy) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
Chocolate News (2008)
Television (Comedy) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director A magazine-show parody hosted by comedian David Alan Grier covering urban pop culture topics.
The Trophy (2007)
Film (Drama) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
South of Nowhere (2005)
Television (Drama and Romance) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director A family moves from Ohio to Los Angeles, where they find themselves unprepared for the city's fast pace, and the overcrowded public school that their three teenagers will attend.
The Hollow Men (2005)
Television (Comedy) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Add a Plot »
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd (1999 - 2002)
Television (Family) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director "100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd" stars a school bully who got turned into a dog by a drifter for being a bad kid. He then ends up in the pound where he's adopted by the last kid he bullied. From there, Eddie McDowd has to perform 100 good deeds in order to become a kid again. Written by BaltoWlf <hunterretriever@hotmail.com>
The Journey of Allen Strange (2000)
Television (Comedy, Family and Sci-Fi) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director An alien child has been left behind on Earth. He befriends two human children and it is up to them to find a way to get him back home while they try to keep him secret. Written by James Delphi
The Maker (1997)
Film (Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Josh is a high school guy who lives with adoptive parents and is involved in little crimes with his friends (including young lesbian Bella). Suddenly his elder brother Walter comes out of the blue (he left home 10 years ago when he was 18 and was never heard during these years). After that Walter starts to involve Josh in various new criminal activities, including robbery. Written by Anonymous
Charlie Grace (1995 - 1996)
Television (Crime and Drama) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Charlie Grace is a Los Angeles private eye with a daughter named Jenny, works along with other cops, including his partner - Crawford - to solve different multiple mystery cases in each episode
If Looks Could Kill (1996)
TV Movie (Drama) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director The true story of John Hawkins, a notoriously elusive criminal profiled on John Walsh's television show 'Americas's Most Wanted'. Hawkin was a sociopathic con man and murderer, who used sex in his scams and had the charm and good looks to do so. After a $1 million insurance settlement on a business partner's death, he disappeared, leading the California detective who pursued him on a wild chase all over the world. Written by Bruce Cameron <dumarest@midcoast.com>
Courthouse (1995)
Television (Drama) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director This series portrays every-day life in one courthouse, mostly dealing with trials and tribulations of people who are employed there - judges, district attorneys and public defenders. Written by Dragan Antulov <dragan.antulov@altbbs.fido.hr>
Another Stakeout (1993)
Film (Action, Comedy, Crime and Thriller) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Chris and Bill are called upon for their excellent surveillance record to stakeout a lakeside home where a Mafia trial witness is believed to be heading or already hiding. Unlike their earlier _Stakeout_, this time they are accompanied by Gina Garret from the DA's office and her pet rottweiler 'Archie'; their cover, husband and wife with son Bill. Written by Rob Hartill
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993)
TV Movie (Biography, Comedy and Thriller) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Err, the title is almost a summary itself. Based on the true story of a Texas mom who tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the chance to become a cheerleader. When the media get hold of the story, Wanda's trial turns into a media circus. Written by Rob Hartill
Jake and the Fatman (1991)
Television (Crime and Drama) Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Veteran district attorney "Fatman" McCabe solves cases with the help of his easygoing private investigator partner Jake Styles.
The Malibu Bikini Shop (1986)
Film (Comedy and Romance) Camera and Electrical Department After inheriting a failing bikini shop, two recent grads decide to make a go of it. One, in the hopes of building it into a successful business, the other, in the hopes of getting to look at lots of women in (and out) of swimsuits. As they try more and more outrageous ways of drumming up business, their antics begin attracting some unwanted attention. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Night Patrol (1984)
Film (Comedy) Camera and Electrical Department Melvin is a pathetic loser of a motorcycle cop who gets demoted to working the night shift as a punishment for his constant screw-ups. During his off-duty time, however, Melvin turns to his secret obsession: comedy. He puts a paper bag over his head and performs in front of audiences as "The Unknown Comic". Unable to balance his two lives, he seeks psychiatric help to try and resolve who he really wants to be. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
Choose Me (1984)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Location management Several lost-soul night-owls, including a nightclub owner, a talkback radio relationships counseller, and an itinerant stranger have encounters that expose their contradictions and anxieties about love and acceptance. Written by Robert Dennys <robertd@psy.uq.oz.au>
My Brother's Wedding (1983)
Film (Drama) Camera and Electrical Department A man who despises his upwardly mobile lawyer brother reluctantly agrees to be best man at his wedding.