Writing.
As well as two of his own short films, Tom has written for and directed Jimmy Carr, Joe Wilkinson and Claudia Winkleman, developed online shows for Lego and Felix, writes and performs in his own online and live comedy show and co-wrote ‘Potted Sherlock’ a theatre show that enjoyed sell-out seasons around the world including a run in the West End.
MLB CAMPAIGN | JIMMY CARR Creative, Writer & Director 2019
A series of 3 spots for MLB through ad agency VCCP. The brief was to promote baseball in London through educating on the game.
COCA-COLA | ‘HOME END’ with Mo Gilligan Creative, Writer & Director 2020
A VOD spot starring Mo Gilligan to respond to the challenge of fans missing the stadium experience.
Working with SKY and DIAGONAL VIEW, I developed this mockumentary film for Mo.
EE | ‘Football Stories’ with Roman Kemp Writer & Director 2021
“What do you do when your talent suffers a serious football injury a couple of days before you’re due to shoot? Rewrite the script and turn it into a comedy! Well, that’s what writer and director Tom Clarkson did in this spot for EE” - Full Article
Royal Kingdom | US TVC & OLC Writer & Director 2024
AXI x MAN CITY | City Slickers or City Kickers Writer & Director 2021
A surprise pop up gameshow for Axi starring the Man City team… and me!
LEGO City | Ultimate Speed Challenge Writer & Director 2024
CAPTAIN MORGANS | TV IDENTS Writer & Director 2015
A series of 3 TV idents for CAPTAIN MORGAN (with The Outfit) to celebrate ‘Talk-like-a-pirate’ day.
MY INSPIRATION | O2 Writer 2013
In 2013 Tom worked up the creative on this idea to bring George the Poet’s words to life.
SUPERFAN VS SUPER FAN | NETFLIX SERIES Writer & Director 2021
Created by Munya Chawawa and developed by Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser (Mr. Thing)
Superfans answer questions about their favourite Netflix show whilst sat in front of Super Fans to try to avoid getting Super Flanned.
Tom co-wrote and directed this series of 5 films for Netflix with his comedy partner Owen Visser.
PIRATES | LEGO TIKTOK SERIES Writer & Director 2024
THE LEGO NEWS SHOW | ONLINE SERIES Writer & Director 2017-2019
An online weekly news show for LEGO fans that was created and developed by Tom.
This was a fast turn around job with a small crew. Tom would write, shoot and cut each one within 3 days.
By the end of 2019 he had made 84 episodes for LEGO.
MR. THING | COMEDY SKETCH SHOW Creative Director & Head Writer 2016 - Present
In 2016 Tom launched ‘Mr. Thing’ a live chat show which he hosts, co-writes and directs. The show toured festivals and theatres in the UK receiving both audience and critical acclaim., as well as being optioned for television development earlier this year.
Over the past 4 years, Mr. Thing has performed over 100 bespoke live shows and released several online sketches.
Tom has sat as creative director and head writer on this project throughout.
TOM DALEY
MAX WHITLOCK
THE DOWNIE SISTERS
McVities | INTERVIEW SERIES Director & Writer 2020
Working with McVities and comedian Thomas Gray I wrote and directed this series to outline how silly it was that a biscuit brand is sponsoring athletes.
POTTED SHERLOCK Co-Writer 2015
A west end stage show (at the Vaudeville Theatre) that toured a sell out run in North America and at the Edinburgh Festival 2015.
BT | TSO INTERNAL FILMS Writer & Director 2018
TSO is the technology division of BT. They wanted to develop a series of films that celebrate the work, culture and drive of the TSO team.
After a few site visits, Tom developed the idea of TSO as the under appreciated geniuses and created a series of 10 films that juxtaposed them against the more ‘regular’ work team & environment.
MR. MOONLIGHT | SHORT FILM Writer & Director 2014
O2 commissioned Tom to write and direct this short film starring YouTube star KickthePJ.
The aim of the film was to demonstrate their handheld projectors.
INFOGRAPHICS Writer 2010-Present
Over the years Tom has worked for a number of companies helping to write and develop simple infographic style films that bring information or ideas to life through animation of live action.
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GIRL, MID-TWENTIES. BRUNETTE. | SHORT FILM Co-writer & Director 2015
Tom co-wrote Girl, Mid-Twenties. Brunette. In 205 with Chris Coupland.