approach and background
Thomas Cottey is a director, producer & editor, working in a style that blends documentary naturalism with a passion for cinematic images. 
Based in Dubai, UAE, Tom has worked on a wide range of long & short form productions. Over the years, he’s made films around the world working with brands including Warner Bros. Discovery, Tashkeel, Emirates, Etihad, Dubai Tourism, Soho Theatre, Khazna and EY.
He has also worked on feature films including Uncle Howard (Sundance 2016, dir. Aaron Brookner, exec. Jim Jarmusch) and On The Milky Road (Venice 2016, dir. Emir Kusturica, prod. Paula Vaccaro), Words with Gods (prod. Guillermo Arriaga) & Burroughs: The Movie (dir. Howard Brookner). 
Tom holds a BA (Hons) degree in Film & TV Production from the University of Westminster, London.
He was selected to attend Berlinale Talents as a film critic in 2013, while editing the film blog Reflections. 
CV available upon request.