Tomas Tucker

Curriculum Vitae

TOMAS TUCKER

Director of Photography

417 Elizabeth Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

415. 225-6409 c

tomas@tomastucker.com

website: tomastucker.com


Commercials

· Chase/United (web version): Mileage Plus Explorer Card, Quigley/Simpson, (2013)

· Creditcards.com: Wingman, Quigley/Simpson, (2012)

· Mr. Clean: Brush Off, Quigley/Simpson, (2013)

· Suicide Prevention PSA, Recognize the Signs, Ad Infinitum Films, (2012)

· Creditcards.com: Speed Dating, Quigley/Simpson, (2011)

· Shutterfly: Perfect Gift, Quigley/Simpson, (2011)

· ChildFund International: 2011 Campaign – Indonesia, Quigley/Simpson, (2011)

· ChildFund International: 2009 Campaign – Brazil, Quigley/Simpson, (2009)

· SF Ballet: Nutcracker Promos (2005)

· Sony Play Station: Psygnosis, Theatrically-released commercial, Red Sky Films (1996)

· Charles Schwab: Street Smart, G-9 Productions (1994)

· Oil Changers: G-9 Series, One Pass Productions (1990)

· Bernstein’s Salad Dressing: Rotating Bottle, One Pass Productions, (1988)


Infomercials/Direct Response

· Cindy Crawford, Meaningful Beauty, Production Squared (2018)

· LifeLock, Identity Theft, Scarpacci/Kelly (2015, 2016)

· Supersmile, Advanced Teeth Whitening System, Guthy/Renker (2013)

· Carrie Ann Inaba, Kate Somerville Skin Care, 24 West Productions, (2013)

· Cindy Crawford, Meaningful Beauty, Guthy/Renker, (2012)

· Kathy Ireland, Stemage, RED Productions, (2012)

· Angie Harmon, Olay ProX Skin Care, Big Sister’s Watching, (2012)

· Chuck Woolery, Ameriquest, Post Office Editorial (2009)

· Leeza Gibbons, Sheer Cover, Lieberman Productions (2004, 2006)

· Susan Lucci, Youthful Essence, Lieberman Productions (2005)

· Regis Philbin, Dean Martin Variety, Lieberman Productions (2004)

· Vanessa Williams, Stephanie Seymour, Pro-Activ, Lieberman Productions (2003)

· Victoria Principal, Principal Secret, Shows 1-10 (1990-2002)

· Judith Light Pro-Activ, Lieberman Productions (2001)

· Joe Montana, Contour Cross Trainer, Footluce Productions (1995)

· Tony Robbins, Personal Power 2, Lieberman Productions (1994)

· Kathy Smith, Fat Burning System, Lieberman Productions (1990)


Documentaries

· Following Sean: Feature documentary on Sean Farrell’s journey from “hippie child” in the Haight/Ashbury to manhood in San Francisco, Ralph Arlyck Productions (2005)

· Smitten: Feature documentary on art collector Rene DeRosa who has one of the largest collections of modern art in the U.S., Mother Lodge Productions (2005)

· People’s Temple: PBS documentary on the Tectonic Theater Project’s production of “People’s Temple” at the Berkeley Repertory Theater, KQED (2005)

· Downside Up: Feature documentary on the dramatic revival of a depressed northeastern city after the opening of MASS MOCA, the largest museum of contemporary art in the United States, Mother Lode Prod. (2003)

· Elvis and the Sacred South: 90 minute special for NHK, Japan on the early life and influences of Elvis Presley. Six week shooting schedule on location in Memphis, Tenn. Shot on Hi-Definition Video (1996)

· Teaching Tolerance: for the Southern Poverty Law Center, McGovern Films (1995)

· Alone Together: HIV positive young adults, HDTV, Farallon Films (1995)

· Words for the Dying: Making of an album with John Cale & Brian Eno, Windmill Lane Productions (1992)

· Color of Honor: Japanese 442nd Battalion WWII, Loni Ding Productions (1989)


Features

· Crumb: Superior Pictures: feature documentary (additional cameraman credit), (1995)

· Big Times: Tom Waits 35mm concert film (Camera Operator) (1988)

· Heat & Sunlight: Snowball Productions: Winner 1986 U.S. Film Festival

· On The Edge: Alliance Films: 35mm feature starring Bruce Dern (Second Unit) (1985)

· Signal Seven: Alliance/New Front Films: experimental video feature transferred to 35mm film (co-D.P.) (1984)


Music Videos

· Cypress Hill: Insane in the Membrane (Camera Operator) (1993)

· Huey Lewis & The News: He Don’t Know (1992), If This Is It (1987)

· Tuck Andress (Tuck & Patti): Manonash (1991)

· Tesla: Flight (Camera Operator & Second Unit) (1989)

· Greg Kihn Re-United (1984)


Specials/TV Shows

· Joanne Weir, Plates & Places, Swensen Productions (2006, 2017)

· Yan Can Cook, Swensen Productions (2017)

· Avec Eric, Pilot Season for PBS cooking show with chef Eric Ripert, A La Carte Productions, (2010)

· Fast Forward, a five-minute aerial journey across California for Oakland Museum, Emmy Award, Korty Films, (1985)

· Expo ’86 Vancouver, California Pavilion, 16mm film showing California’s grandeur, (1986)

· Growing a Business, Ten-week national PBS special, KQED (1987)

· The De Medici Kitchen, Culinary journey through Tuscany for PBS, Michael Lerner Productions (1992)


Awards

· 1980 Emmy Award: La Gioconda, PBS Documentary with Luciano Pavarotti

· 1985 Emmy Award: Fast Forward, Korty Films

· 1987 Northern California Emmy, Blue Ribbon – American Film Festival: The Aids Show, Adair/Epstein Productions

· 1988 U.S. Film Festival Grand Jury Prize: Heat & Sunlight, Snowball Productions

· 1988 Emmy Nomination: Notes of Remembrance, PBS Special on chamber music


Education/Business

· San Francisco Art Institute – Visiting Professor (2016-2018)

· Napa College – AA Degree Electronics & Telecommunications (1975-77)

· University of California, Berkeley – School of Design – (1970-72)

· Chapman College – World Campus Afloat – (1970)

· Co-Owner, Videofax – San Francisco’s largest production equipment rental house