2nd AD / 3rd AD / 1st AD +crowd AD
When You Need Someone to Bring Vision and Expertise to Your Production, Tommy is your guy.
We’re proud to have Tommy as part of our team and are excited to support his journey as he continues to grow and succeed in the industry.
Tommy is a seasoned professional in the film industry, bringing a unique combination of efficiency, foresight, and precision to every production. With extensive experience as a 2nd Crowd AD, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to manage complex sets, cast background actors, and ensure smooth workflows. In addition to his on-set responsibilities, Tommy has independently handled casting for supporting roles across multiple productions, ensuring a seamless fit for every character.
Currently, Tommy is focused on advancing his career as a 1st and 2nd Assistant Director. He has already worked as a 1st AD on various productions and successfully stepped in as a substitute 1st AD on multiple occasions. Known for his ability to coordinate set operations seamlessly, Tommy thrives in roles that demand quick decision-making, a keen eye for detail, and a comprehensive understanding of on-set dynamics.
Tommy also brings practical experience in creating call sheets, having independently handled the entire process on a recent production. He’s actively building his expertise with advanced tools like Movie Magic Scheduling to expand his capabilities even further.
Tommy’s all-around AD capabilities, combined with his understanding of wellbeing and strong team dynamics, make him a valuable asset for any production. His peers regard him as one of the best in his field, and his track record proves that he has the talent and drive to excel in 1st and 2nd AD roles.
Skills
Crowd management
Crowd casting
Directing background actors and featured extras
Assisting duties with call sheets
Softwares
Movie Magic Scheduling (Intermediate)
MS Office (Proficient)
Google Drive (Proficient)
Canva (Intermediate)
Photoshop (Advanced)
Lightroom (Proficient)
Premiere Pro (Proficient)
Final cut (Proficient)
Certificates
Driver’s license B
First Aid (EA1)
Languages
Finnish (native)
English (working proficiency)
Swedish (limited working proficiency)
Education details
Film & TV / Laajasalo Folk High School / 2017 – 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, International Business / Tampere University of Applied Sciences / Graduated in 2016
Participant in BBG AD Bootcamp course’s: MMS – basics and MMS – advanced / Completed in May 2024
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Selected works
Feature Films
AS A 2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Anna minun rakastaa enemmän / 2025 – dir. Oskari Sipola
AS A 2ND AD CROWD
The Elf / October / TBC – dir. Joonas Berghall – currently filming
Little Siberia / Bufo / 2024 – dir. Dome Karukoski – credited as 3rd assistant director
Comeback / Helsinki Filmi / 2022 – dir. Petri Kotwica – credited as 3rd assistant director
Master Cheng / Marianna FIlms / 2018 – dir. Mika Kaurismäki- credited as 3rd assistant director
TV Series
AS A 1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Renki S1 / TACK Films / 2019 – dir. Pete Riski
AS A 2ND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Kaamos S1 / Mogul Movies / 2019 – dir. Akseli Tuomivaara & Lauri Haukkamaa
AS A 2ND AD CROWD
Pohjoisen Tähti S2 / Yellow Film & TV / 2024 – dir. Teppo Airaksinen – credited as 3rd assistant director
TBA / Gutsy / 2023 – dir. Aleksi Salmenperä – credited as 3rd assistant director
To Cook a Bear / Anagram / Helsinki-filmi / 2024 – dir. Trygve Allister Diesen – credited as 3rd assistant director
Codename: Annika / Helsinki Filmi / 2023 – dir. AJ Annila – credited as 3rd assistant director
66 North Precinct S1 / Yellow Films & TV / 2023 – dir. Teppo Airaksinen – credited as 3rd assistant director
Next of Kin / Bufo / 2020 – dir. AJ Annila – credited as 3rd assistant director
Commercials
AS A 1ST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Esperi / Woodpecker / 2024 – dir. TBA
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