Tommy is a London-based writer and director working across screen and stage, whose work strives to embody a more just world, weaving state-of-the-nation narratives into unexpected genres. Their work tackles big issues – be that the climate crisis, racial justice, or trans rights – through a deeply personal, character driven and hopeful lens.

Tommy recently complete the Channel 4 Screenwriting Programme 25/26 and is currently one of twelve writers (out of 6000 submissions) on BBC Writers’ Scripted. a year long programme supporting emerging drama writers as they work toward broadcast commissions.

Their pilot WE INHERITED THIS MESS went on to win the Scribe Lounge’s Elevate Competition 2025. This script was initially developed on BBC Writers’ London Voices 2024. In 2023, they were selected for Climate Spring’s Hot House Development Incubator with BFI, FILM London & BBC Writers for TV & Film.

Their first short as writer/director, RUBINSTEIN’S is currently on the festival circuit and premieres at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival this Autumn. The film was produced by Sid Strickland, and stars Allan Corduner, Anton Lesser & Rachel Adedeji. In 2020, their documentary We The People won the Film Futures Award at Little Wing Film Festival. The film was commissioned by the Museum of London about intergenerational activism in Brixton, which they both produced and associate directed alongside two local artists, Virginia Nimarkoh and Fan Sissoko

Tommy is also an award-winning playwright and theatre director with their plays performed at theatres across the UK, including The Bush, Park Theatre, BAC, Paines Plough & Theatre Royal Stratford East. They have also developed work with The Royal Court, Shoreditch Town Hall and the Young Vic. Their hit show MY UNCLE IS NOT PABLO ESCABAR (published by Bloomsbury & co-created with Latinx activists) returned for a 4-week run in spring 2026, and was a finalist for Best Production at the OFFIES 2024 and received a One Off Special Award for its impact.