Based in New York
Tom Poole launched his career at The Mill in London before venturing to the United States in 2004 to play a pivotal role in establishing The Mill New York's telecine department. Since joining Company 3 three years later, he has become one of the industry's most sought-after colourists for both commercials and feature films.
Throughout his career, Poole has formed lasting partnerships with esteemed directors such as Nicolas Winding-Refn, Derek Cianfrance, Steve McQueen, Scott Cooper, and Bennett Miller. His impressive list of commercial clients includes renowned brands like Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Mercedes, Audi, and PlayStation.
Poole's exceptional talent has earned him several accolades, including two 2019 AICP awards for 'Best Commercial Colour Grading Over :90' on National Lottery's 'Amazing Starts Here' and 'Best Music Video Colour Grading' for The Carters' 'Apes**t.' He also received the AICP 'Best Commercial Colour Grading Over :90' award for Squarespace's 'John's Journey' in 2017, and in 2016, he earned the 'Best Colour Grading' award for the Adidas 'Future' campaign.
Additionally, Poole's work has been recognised with the Hollywood Post Alliance Award for Outstanding Colour Grading in Commercials on four occasions: 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
His feature film credits include Drive, I Tonya, The Place Beyond The Pines, Foxcatcher, and his contributions to the Academy Award-winning Best Picture winners 12 Years a Slave and Spotlight.
Social Media Handle:
Instagram - @tomopoole