Professional Affiliation

Director of Photography, Polar Guardians: Coast Guard Icebreaking in the High Latitudes, Silver Fox Media

Expert Bio

Tom Ciaburri is a multidisciplinary filmmaker committed to storytelling that amplifies lesser heard voices. Over the last ten years, his camera has brought him around the world, documenting unsung blues, soul, and folk musicians throughout the American South, a legendary land-rights activist in South India, former combatants of violent political conflict in South Africa and Northern Ireland, and million dollar pigeon racers across Europe.

Tom’s work has been supported by non-profits like the Southern Documentary Fund, Music Maker Relief Foundation, and the Fetzer institute. He currently resides in Los Angeles, working as a cinematographer and editor.