TOM SCHNEIDER
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Originally from Switzerland, Tom Schneider moved to the United States in his early twenties after finishing Swiss Business School. Tom furthered his education at Full Sail University in Florida, earning a degree in Video and Film Production. Notably, he garnered acclaim during his time at Full Sail, securing nine Course Director Awards and earning the distinction of valedictorian of his class.
As a filmmaker, Tom has produced and directed multiple short films and two independent feature films, including "Souffle D’Ailleurs," a comedy shot in Québec, Canada, which was showcased at multiple festivals in Europe and North America. His second feature, "The Willing," filmed in the desert of Palm Springs, earned prestigious accolades, including an "Accolade Award of Merit" and a "CINE Golden Eagle Award," In 2014, Tom co-founded the Hawaii Filmmakers Collective (HFC), a non profit organization that promotes independent film production in Hawaii. Tom remains actively involved with HFC to this day as president of the board. Alongside his film work, tom produces video content for incentive programs and corporate events internationally. Since 2020, he owns Maui Total Visual, a photography and video production company based in Las Vegas and Hawaii. |