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Tom Pearson

Tom Pearson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cutting Edge Original Ideas

  • Education

    • Aurora High School

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      Film Academic

      Activities and Societies: Soccer Team, Tennis Team, Basketball Team, Wresting Team, Badminton Team Academics

    • Trebas Institute - TV & Film production

      1999 - 2001
      Honours grad Tv & Film 89%

      Activities and Societies: Produced live and taped for tv show - Canadian Improv Showcase while still attending school. Aired 3 seasons. Final script project picked as one of only three to be shot as films. Peers chose it best script. Comedy about 3 homeless people who meet from all walks and are transformed or not who we thought.Graduated with 89% average with 2 kids alone full time. So I'm a doer. Graduated with 89% average..Final project Script chosen for production, one of only 3 - chosen best writer by peersProduced ' The Canadian Improv Showcase" while attending school and being a full-time single Dad.Previously had produced and hosted a show for Rogers tv for 4 years, deciding I wanted more knowledge on equipment and techniques.

    • TREBAS

      1998 - 2000
      Cinematography and Film/Video Production

      Studied Film and Film and Television Production.

  • Experience

    • TP Entertainment & Media

      Jan 1999 - now
      President

      Personal - Performer, Producer, Writer, Director, Associate Producer credits for radio, live entertainment and taped productions as well as television shows, commercials and feature films. Host, MC, feature speaker as well. Also act as media publicist / promotions. Have performed stand-up comedy and known for musical / impressions - including making the "Best Of" for his Elvis performance on City TV.Jagger, Beatles. Former columnist "At The Clubs"," Local Flavour" -Coverstory Productions include Actor on Top Cops, The Steven Truscott Trial, Forever Knight, The Canadian Improv Showcase ( Feature Performer / Producer, TV & Live Production), Host TV show - Out & About - -movie- A Thin Pink Line- documentary (Producer / Director / Host), Associate Producer - The Santa Trapp, Hansel & Gretel - (with Taylor Mumsen & Howie Mandel), Miracle Dogs (Kate Jackson, Rue Machlanahan)Producer / co- host internet radio special direct to the troops 2008 - Remembrance Day 2 hour special - included musical guests as well as phone in with a Sargaent. Host Tom also played mock guests " Grapes " and Scottie Mctavish for comedy relief.Music Artists worked with include Carole Pope, Rough Trade, The Good Brothers, Glass Tiger, David Wilcox, Sean Stephens and the Chaos System, Hurricane Mike Thompson, hundreds of others.Produce / promote / host live events at various locations across the GTA- Also special live events - including - 2007 Same Sex Wedding Show - Metro Toronto Convention Centre - fashion show, live entertainment, contests, sponsors, over 100 vendors - Show Producer.Ongoing promotions / campaigns / events.Style description : Outside The Box trendsetterIf you'd rather a Grinch reading/acting the story to the kids, having a change of heart then handing out presents - rather than just a Santa - then we're for you!Make your next media / event / adspot / production remembered for all the right reasons! Show less

    • Galactic Productions Inc

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
      Associate Producer

      Prospect and bring on board limited partners to the Fairy Tale Series and feature family films including Hansel & Gretel, Miracle Dogs, Supercross the movie.

    • Poverty Action for Change Coalition

      Jan 2005 - Sept 2013
      Chair

      Chair action group, community development projects, youth initiatives including starting / supporting The Friendly Neighbourhood youth Road Hockey Challenge which allows kids to play in a tourney free with free food and an award to one deemed a leader in the community. The event has dished out over $10,000 in cash towards youth scholarships since its startHosted / organized York Region's only ever social audit, " Behind The Masks" which the reports recommendations were endorsed in principle by YR Council.Simultaneously helped start then chaired ( 4 years) Operation Sparrow offering sports and activities opportunities to low income kids at no cost. The program, set up with TP's oversight, is the most user friendly possible keeping dignity intact. Show less

    • TPE Productions

      May 2005 - Jun 2016
      Producer

      Produce and Direct various in'house including 2015 Award winning documentary "A Thin Pink Line" and 2015 national adspot winner ( for Canadian Labour Congress) " One Paycheck Away"

    • Enriching Entertainment

      Feb 2006 - Mar 2007
      Associate Producer

      Develop feature films through limited partnerships.

    • TP Entertainment & Productions

      Mar 2010 - Jan 2011
      Behind the Masks - The Movie

      Researched, set up and subsequently Co-Authored a social audit report to the Region Of York and taped the process. The doc takes a critical look at the regions treatment of those who access the social safety net system. Includes testimonials from those homeless, with mental health issues, low income as well as workers, friends and family.

    • Candidate Ward 5 Councillor Newmarket

      Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
      Ward Candidate

      Ran for Ward 5 Councillor in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Completion - Artrepreneur

      York Region Arts Council
      May 2021

    • Group Facilitation and Community Development

      Canadian Mental Health Association | York Region & South Simcoe
      Dec 2006

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Pearson
      Certificate of Completion - Artrepreneur York Region Arts Council May 2021 Completed the digital media stream in the Artrepreneur program.
    • Awarded to Tom Pearson
      Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal Queen of England Dec 2012 The Queens Damond Jubilee Medal is awarded to those deemed to have gone over and above expectations to give back to their country and communities. Tom Pearson was nominated by the Canadian Crime Victims Foundation for his work in the community with youths and in trying to bond low wage earners / kids into mainstream via creating access programs/ non-profits, video production, media work and using other tools to make the community a better place for all. Tom's video production "One Paycheck… Show more The Queens Damond Jubilee Medal is awarded to those deemed to have gone over and above expectations to give back to their country and communities. Tom Pearson was nominated by the Canadian Crime Victims Foundation for his work in the community with youths and in trying to bond low wage earners / kids into mainstream via creating access programs/ non-profits, video production, media work and using other tools to make the community a better place for all. Tom's video production "One Paycheck Away" won an across Canada on-line contest to depict the growing gap between the rich and everyone else garnering national attention to the need to make communities work more in unison. His work as PACC Chair , host organizing head of York Region's social audit, and Co-Author of its subsequent report " Behind The masks" was considered the best from participants across Ontario. Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chairman

      Issued by Poverty Action for Change Coalition on Apr 2004
      Poverty Action for Change CoalitionAssociated with Tom Pearson

    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Jazzled Youth on Apr 2014
      Jazzled YouthAssociated with Tom Pearson

    • Media Relations Manager

      Issued by The Very Useful Company on Jun 2021
      The Very Useful CompanyAssociated with Tom Pearson

    • President

      Issued by Very Useful Theatre Company on Oct 2022
      Very Useful Theatre CompanyAssociated with Tom Pearson

    • Chairman of the Board

      Issued by Operation Sparrow on Apr 2009
      Operation SparrowAssociated with Tom Pearson