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Director, producer, and editor with experience across documentary short films, oral histories, and promotional/internet content. Also performs as a musician/singer/songwriter and has decades of acting and on-camera work. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and production workflows, with a background spanning independent projects, studio support, and major-motion-picture publicity—focused on telling compelling stories for film, web, and audiences across generations.…Director, producer, and editor with experience across documentary short films, oral histories, and promotional/internet content. Also performs as a musician/singer/songwriter and has decades of acting and on-camera work. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and production workflows, with a background spanning independent projects, studio support, and major-motion-picture publicity—focused on telling compelling stories for film, web, and audiences across generations.

Tom Kurlander

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +4

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Director, producer, and editor with experience across documentary short films, oral histories, and promotional/internet content. Also performs as a musician/singer/songwriter and has decades of acting and on-camera work. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and production workflows, with a background spanning independent projects, studio support, and major-motion-picture publicity—focused on telling compelling stories for film, web, and audiences across generations.…Director, producer, and editor with experience across documentary short films, oral histories, and promotional/internet content. Also performs as a musician/singer/songwriter and has decades of acting and on-camera work. Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and production workflows, with a background spanning independent projects, studio support, and major-motion-picture publicity—focused on telling compelling stories for film, web, and audiences across generations.

Available to hire

Director, producer, and editor with experience across documentary short films, oral histories, and promotional/internet content. Also performs as a musician/singer/songwriter and has decades of acting and on-camera work.

Skilled in Adobe Premiere Pro and production workflows, with a background spanning independent projects, studio support, and major-motion-picture publicity—focused on telling compelling stories for film, web, and audiences across generations.

Skills

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Expert

Expert

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Language

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Work Experience

Producer/Director/Editor at Driver Digital Studios

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Produced, directed, and edited internet shows featuring interviews and b-roll content, including a dating show and a cooking show.

Producer/Director/Editor at JumpStart Films

January 1, 2007 - Present

Produce, direct, and edit short promotional films for businesses and organizations, designed for internet and website content.

Founder/Producer/Director at JumpStart Films

January 1, 2006 - June 4, 2024

Produce, direct and edit films and videos for a wide range of clients, including businesses, organizations and clients. Promotionals, Internet Content, Crowdfunding Videos, Music Videos and more. Work samples at www.jumpstartfilms.com.

Producer/Director/Editor at Family Shorts Films

January 1, 2005 - Present

Produce, direct, and edit documentary-short films and oral histories featuring interviews with families. Works on productions for special occasions and creates content intended to be shared across generations.

Founder/Producer/Director at Family Shorts

January 1, 2005 - June 4, 2024

Produce and direct documentary style films for families to be screened at special events. Each film is crafted to meet the style and interests of each family. Also produce Oral Histories and Legacy Films. More at www.familyshorts.com.

Musician/Singer/Songwriter

January 1, 2000 - Present

Compose original songs, theme songs, jingles, scores, and soundtracks. Released two full-length albums: 'Work' and 'Sugar Burn Sessions' (available on iTunes and Spotify).

Film and Television Actor

January 1, 1989 - Present

Starring and featured roles in dozens of feature films, television shows, and commercials, including 'Kindergarten Cop,' 'Young Guns II,' 'Dave,' 'Matlock,' and 'The Martin Short Show.'

Film & Television Actor at Various (Freelance)

January 1, 1989 - December 31, 2004

Appeared in dozens of films, television shows and commercials including Kindergarten Cop, Young Guns II, Dave, Flatliners, ER, and more.

Assistant Publicist at Columbia Pictures

January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1988

Assisted in publicizing major motion picture releases. Worked with all major media outlets, handled talent, organized and helped run movie premieres.

Singer/Songwriter at Self-Employed

January 1, 1984 - June 4, 2024

Wrote, co-produced and released two albums of original songs. Also compose jingles, theme songs and original scores. Have toured and played live from LA to NY with band and solo.