
Tom Canning
Tom is an accomplished storyteller with a strong instinct for human-led narratives and emotion – instinctively finding the moments that connect and resonate. Whether he’s involved from ideation to delivery, or coming in to shape the story in the edit, he brings clarity, craft, and a thoughtful approach to every brief.
Tom’s editing work is particularly strong. He has a natural sense for structuring narrative, refining tone, and drawing out the emotional core of a story so it truly lands. Alongside this, Tom brings valuable experience as a writer, producer, and director – strengthening projects from script through to final delivery. His understanding of how all the elements come together, and his ability to work seamlessly with clients and teams, elevates the work at every stage.
Experienced across TVCs, branded content, drama, documentaries, and corporate work, Tom’s clients include; BBC Worldwide, CNN, Monocle, LEGO, and agencies such as Media Zoo and The Edge Picture Company.
Tom is a collaborative, reliable, creative partner who loves his work and communicates and delivers consistently.
Work by Tom

The Brain Prize – Winner’s Portrait

Artificial Intelligence From Mind to Machine
Kevin Piertesen – Citizen Watches
Monocle Magazine – Copenhagen Kolonihaver
Life Story: Bonobo – BBC Worldwide

Dermatology Beyond the Skin
The Brain Prize – Winner’s Portrait
Film as part of a series for the largest neuroscience award in the world, The Brain Prize.
Artificial Intelligence From Mind to Machine
30 min Doc exploring the neuroscience that enabled the AI of today.
Kevin Piertesen – Citizen Watches
Really enjoyed this edit. I was given rushes and a piece of music and left to put it all together as I saw fit.
Monocle Magazine – Copenhagen Kolonihaver
Editorial short doc revealing a curious and beautiful phenomenon in Denmark’s capital city
Life Story: Bonobo – BBC Worldwide
1 of 6 films made to support the Life Story release. The BBC were so pleased with the films they decided to include them on the DVD release. I was Edit Director and Editor.
Dermatology Beyond the Skin
Reel for a Danish pharmaceutical company Leo Pharma, created as a touching and well-crafted piece.
