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TOM THESSMAN

DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | EDITOR

RECENT WORK

Off-road vehicle kicking up dust in a desert with the text 'BRABUS Crawler' and a play button overlay.
Redbull - Wakebase
Police officer with K9 dog from Dubai Police Sahara Kennel K9 Unit.
Helicopter flying over a forest with text overlay "The Making of Mission Human Flight China Tianmen Mountain."
A woman wearing a hijab looks ahead in an indoor ice skating rink. The text reads "Nissan: The First Emirati Figure Skater." There is a play button icon in the center.
Motorcyclist riding a Brabus 1300R on a city highway, with tall buildings and a bridge in the background.
Woman exercising on a leg press machine in a dimly lit gym, with the text 'Mediclinic Perform' and a play button overlay.
A small Red Bull-branded aircraft flying near a modern building.
A chef garnishing a dessert with a leaf, with the text 'Marriott Bonvoy / More Cravings Salon Culinaire' overlaid on the image.
Skydivers in red suits jumping from an airplane attempting a world record, with branding of Etisalat on the plane.
Red Ford pickup truck on a sloped road, with text "Ford The Ultimate Flight" and a play button overlay.
Close-up of race car driver wearing helmet and racing suit, with an overlay of text mentioning Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and Barcelona F1, and a play button in the center.
Silhouette of a city skyline with minarets at sunset, featuring Deliveroo text and a play button overlay.
Silhouette of a man looking at the sunset over a body of water, with the text "Ma'an Alia & Buti's Story" and a play button overlayed on the image.
Woman wearing a hijab and glasses standing outdoors with the text 'Ma'an Sarah's Journey' overlayed on the image.
A person standing on a rocky terrain overlooking mountains at sunset, with text 'Mission 587 XDubai & Jeep' in the center.
Off-road vehicle driving through desert sand dunes with dust trail, labeled JLR Defender 2020.
Medals hanging with text overlay "OUNASS Emirati Women's Day" and a play button. One medal reads "UAE National Championship 2018 1st Place."
Jeeps on desert dunes at sunset with "XDubai & Jeep: The Gladiator Route" text.
Woman wearing a white suit with an orange blouse and flower in her ear standing in front of a glass dome structure; text reads "MAF Fashion at MOE."

about

Tom is a Dubai based Director of Photography, Director and Editor specialising in cinematic video production, documentaries and branded content.

With a background in animation, he brings a refined visual style focused on colour, mood and composition, delivering high quality films for brands and organisations across the UAE and internationally.

Tom Thessman - A man with a beard wearing a black cap and sunglasses on it is holding a professional camera with a microphone attachment while standing next to a police vehicle with a light bar on top during sunset or sunrise.
Tom Thessman - Nighttime scene showing a man with camera equipment and two SWAT officers near vehicles.
Two men working with a professional video camera on a film set, one wearing a neon safety vest and the other in casual black clothing, under an umbrella.
Tom Thessman - A man wearing a black cap, sunglasses, and black shirt standing outdoors during daylight, holding a professional video camera with a microphone, with a backpack, in an urban area.
Black SUV equipped with a mounted camera crane on a road with palm trees and pigeons in the foreground.
Tom Thessman - A man operating a professional video camera with a microphone in an outdoor setting, with another man standing nearby and various commercial signs on buildings in the background.
Behind the scenes of a video or photo shoot in a dimly lit studio with crew members, cameras, and lighting equipment visible.
Person holding a video monitor with a wooden handle, displaying a sculptural artwork.
Tom Thessman - A man wearing a black t-shirt, black cap, and sunglasses on his cap is holding a professional camera with a microphone attached. The scene is outdoors by a waterfront, with a cityscape in the background.
A group of people standing near a bulletin board with maps and pictures, engaging in a discussion. One person wears a black cap and holds a piece of paper, while others look on. The setting appears to be indoors with dim lighting.
Desert film set with black SUV equipped with a camera crane, surrounded by other vehicles.
Two off-road vehicles driving on a sandy terrain at dusk, with one equipped with a large camera rig.
Person operating a camera with a monitor showing a video scene, possibly involving a motorcycle.
Cameraman filming large cliff with mountain vegetation and building on top, using professional camera on tripod.
Person operating a professional video camera outdoors.
Tom Thessman - Man wearing a black shirt and cap holding a professional video camera with a microphone, standing outdoors near a supermarket, with the sun setting behind him.
Three men examining a professional video camera setup indoors, with a modern staircase in the background, appearing focused and engaged.
Tom Thessman - A man wearing a black cap, sunglasses, and a smartwatch is filming with a professional camera under an overpass in an urban area.
Tom Thessman - A man with a beard and wearing a cap operates a camera with a shotgun microphone attached, sitting outdoors at night with a SWAT vehicle in the background.
A person in black motorcycle gear riding a red and black motorcycle, with a film crew capturing the scene in an urban setting.
A man with a camera filming beside a helicopter with "Mission Human Flight" written on its side.
Cameraman operating a professional video camera with a Røde microphone attached.
Tourists and traditional Asian architecture in a mountainous setting
A dimly lit photography studio with silhouettes of people working, surrounded by lighting equipment, a camera on a tripod, and a stool with a bottle on it.
Videographer adjusting camera on tripod with Rode microphone, outdoor setting.
Silhouetted view of a person being filmed with a camera in a beautifully decorated room. The decoration includes an ornate arch design on the door and a dining setup with sunlight streaming in.
Person filming with a video camera near a mountain pathway
Person filming in front of traditional Chinese architecture, holding a camera mounted on a monopod.
Cameraman filming a large cliff with a small pagoda on top, surrounded by natural landscape.
Group of videographers outdoors with professional cameras and microphones, capturing footage.
Person filming with camera on a slider outdoors at a resort, with palm trees and lounge chairs in the background.
Three people on a mountain overlook, one with a camera, surrounded by branches, engaged in conversation.
Man operating professional Sony camera on tripod in a bar setting with shelves of bottles in the background.
Silhouettes of two people by a waterfront during sunset, with a camera on a tripod and a city skyline in the background.
Videographer with camera setup on a sandy beach.
Person outdoors using a large professional video camera
Person using a video camera with a microphone outdoors, wearing a cap and sunglasses.
A man in a purple shirt is performing a box jump on black gym platforms while being recorded by a cameraman kneeling nearby in a fitness facility.
Person holding a professional video camera with lens and focus equipment.
Silhouette of a person holding a video camera in front of a window with city buildings in the background.
All-terrain vehicle with a mounted camera rig in a desert
Skydiving group boarding a small plane on a tarmac with skyscrapers in the background at sunset.
Behind-the-scenes of a video production set with a presenter and crew filming indoors.
Camera crew and individuals in a studio setting
A filming set with a camera crew capturing a scene where one man in a red shirt walks across a floor surrounded by parachutes and gear, while another person stands in the background. The space is well-lit with large windows in the background.
Group of people in red tracksuits discussing in front of a board with a camera filming.
Tom Thessman - A man in black attire operating a professional video camera near a waterfront promenade, with a person walking a dog in the background and city buildings beyond the water.
Tom Thessman - A man with a beard, wearing a black cap and sunglasses, is operating a professional video camera outdoors at sunset, with palm trees in the background.
Tom Thessman - Group of law enforcement officers with police dogs in an outdoor area with parked cars, a container building, and sports fields in the background.
Tom Thessman - A man filming with a professional video camera outdoors next to a beige wall, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Tom Thessman - Four people standing in a narrow alleyway, with one person walking out of a doorway talking on a cellphone, and the others observing or taking notes.
Tom Thessman - A man with a beard wearing a dark baseball cap, black t-shirt, and headphones holding a camera with a microphone on a street outside a storefront.
Tom Thessman - A man operating a professional camera with a microphone attached, standing outdoors near a car, wearing a cap, sunglasses, t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers.
Police officers with a police dog during a street operation, with a camera operator filming and a woman in a vehicle talking to the officers.
Off-road vehicle flying over desert sand dune with camera car in foreground.

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