Tom Clarkson

The awkward bits. The funny bits. The moments where things go slightly off script and suddenly feel real. Tom writes and directs. And dances. Luckily for everyone, he mostly does the former two. His work lives somewhere between carefully crafted and joyfully chaotic — blending sharp comedy, kinetic filmmaking and performances that feel refreshingly human. Tom has a knack for spotting the awkward, surprising and oddly touching moments hiding just beneath the surface of everyday life. The result? Work that’s sharp, twisted and really fucking funny. He’s written and directed campaigns for brands like LEGO, Audi, Tesco, Kellogg’s and O2, working with everyone from comedians to celebrities to the occasional deeply unpredictable animal. Tom firmly rejects the old industry rule about never working with children or animals. In fact - since joining Holy Ravioli, he’s discovered they’re often the most professional groups on set. Outside of commercials, Tom writes comedy across TV, stage and digital, including creating the cult sketch show Mr Thing and co-writing the West End hit Potted Sherlock. At Holy Ravioli, Tom brings big ideas, dry wit and an almost unhealthy reverence for The Graduate.