Tom Thumb Shorts is a collaboration between Steven O’Meagher, Chris Dudman and Polly Fryer. We are continuing our role as one of the Executive Producer groups to help realise another two short films as part of the New Zealand Film Commission’s PREMIERE SHORTS scheme for 2011/2012.

We three share a similar ambition to make films of quality, talent and imagination – critical characteristics for making short films where money must be used very resourcefully… without sacrificing creativity. Tom Thumb Shorts is a mutually beneficial collaboration for the filmmakers we select… for us… and most importantly, for audiences.

Tom Thumb, a “small but perfectly formed” fairytale character, a little guy with a big personality and a great sense of adventure, represents the kind of short films we aspire to make.

Films that make their presence felt despite their limited stature. Films that are immersive, memorable, thought provoking and leave people wanting more.

Most importantly we want our short films to be CHARACTER DRIVEN and EMOTIONALLY ENGAGING.

We are interested in drama, in any style or genre, with clear protagonists and antagonists driving the narrative, and in stories that connect with audiences on a visceral and/or emotional level.

ON THE WATCH PAGE IS AN INTRODUCTION TO TOM THUMB SHORTS AND A FEW WORDS FROM US ABOUT WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR THIS YEAR