Tom Speers is an Irish-born, London-based commercial director represented globally by SMUGGLER and managed by Curtis Brown.
Tom Speers is an Irish-born, London-based commercial director represented globally by SMUGGLER and managed by Curtis Brown. His 2018 short film "Boy Saint" was shortlisted for a Young Director Award at Cannes Lions and earned him a New Director of the Year nomination at the shots Awards. Since then, Speers has directed spots for Waitrose, Oban, Allianz, Vodafone, Oatly, E.ON, Tetley's, McDonald's, Tourism Ireland, Etsy, and Cadbury, with work recognized at AICP, The British Arrows, CICLOPE, Clios, and The One Show. His Allianz campaign starring Christoph Waltz with Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam showcased visual metaphor and tonal restraint, a collaboration that continued with E.ON's "It's on us" for BBDO Group Germany. Notable campaigns include Waitrose's "The Gastronaut" with Wonderhood Studios, Oban's "The Longest Run" with Uncommon, and Oatly's "Difficult Age," praised for its casting and performance-driven approach. Speers' work is characterized by nuanced humor, refined craft, and an intuitive grasp of casting and character development.
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