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Hi, I'm Tom Hackett, a passionate storyteller with a diverse background in film, communications, and project management. I've worn many hats over the years, from filmmaker and journalist to professor and entrepreneur. I love creating compelling narratives, whether through documentaries, podcasts, or scripted films. With extensive experience in teaching, grant writing, and project coordination, I thrive on collaboration and innovation. I’m excited about bringing stories to life and sharing meaningful content across multiple media platforms.…Hi, I'm Tom Hackett, a passionate storyteller with a diverse background in film, communications, and project management. I've worn many hats over the years, from filmmaker and journalist to professor and entrepreneur. I love creating compelling narratives, whether through documentaries, podcasts, or scripted films. With extensive experience in teaching, grant writing, and project coordination, I thrive on collaboration and innovation. I’m excited about bringing stories to life and sharing meaningful content across multiple media platforms.

Tom Hackett

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +2

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Hi, I'm Tom Hackett, a passionate storyteller with a diverse background in film, communications, and project management. I've worn many hats over the years, from filmmaker and journalist to professor and entrepreneur. I love creating compelling narratives, whether through documentaries, podcasts, or scripted films. With extensive experience in teaching, grant writing, and project coordination, I thrive on collaboration and innovation. I’m excited about bringing stories to life and sharing meaningful content across multiple media platforms.…Hi, I'm Tom Hackett, a passionate storyteller with a diverse background in film, communications, and project management. I've worn many hats over the years, from filmmaker and journalist to professor and entrepreneur. I love creating compelling narratives, whether through documentaries, podcasts, or scripted films. With extensive experience in teaching, grant writing, and project coordination, I thrive on collaboration and innovation. I’m excited about bringing stories to life and sharing meaningful content across multiple media platforms.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Tom Hackett, a passionate storyteller with a diverse background in film, communications, and project management. I’ve worn many hats over the years, from filmmaker and journalist to professor and entrepreneur. I love creating compelling narratives, whether through documentaries, podcasts, or scripted films.

With extensive experience in teaching, grant writing, and project coordination, I thrive on collaboration and innovation. I’m excited about bringing stories to life and sharing meaningful content across multiple media platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Tour guide Vancouver at Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing

January 1, 2023 - Present

Guided tours with the highest TripAdvisor rating for hop-on hop-off bus tours in 2023.

Anchor / Journalist at CityNews 1130 Rogers Sports & Media

January 1, 2022 - Present

On-Air National News Anchor handling journalism, copywriting, and communications; awarded Murrow Award for Breaking News.

Founder at Ethica Software Systems Inc.

January 1, 2021 - Present

Founded a company; wrote and secured a Mitacs Grant for $150,000; wrote manuals, blogs and managed content creation for SaaS and SEO; served as Agile Scrum Master.

Co-Founder at Cliffside Cider (Squamish)

January 1, 2012 - Present

Led start-up business to million-dollar sales through the pandemic; responsible for problem solving, sales, project management, coordination, research, and creation of safety and training manuals.

Owner/CEO at Three Hole Punch Productions

January 1, 2013 - Present

Managed project coordination and grant writing, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in funding and script options; produced award-winning films at multiple festivals worldwide.

Archaeologist Field Supervisor at Ridgeline Archaeology

December 31, 2020 - July 27, 2025

Managed field projects emphasizing crew safety and cultural heritage management, growing crews from 2 to 20 and increasing contracts by 300% over two years.

Hospitality Specialist at Granville Entertainment Group

December 31, 2018 - July 27, 2025

Worked in hospitality services for a significant period.

Park Ranger at Parks Board Vancouver

December 31, 2011 - July 27, 2025

Managed park safety and visitor services.

General Manager at Crush Champagne Lounge (Vancouver)

December 31, 2006 - July 27, 2025

Oversaw club operations including management and coordination duties.