TOM STEEL
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER + DIRECTOR
Tom Steel, the founder of the boutique production house, Sunscreen + Sawdust, has produced, directed, and managed over 20 years-worth of sports, live streams, music and cultural broadcasts, & other live events.
As a former competitive athlete and an avid musician, Tom draws from hands-on skills and a well of passion to enhance top-tier projects, both creatively and operationally. A real pleasure to work with, Tom is an ego-free, dynamic professional who solves problems using strong interpersonal communication and creativity.
Tom’s decades of experience include the production, direction, supervision, & management of small- to large-scale live productions, post productions, marketing teams, production crews, talent, athletes, & artists. With his comprehensive broadcast and live stream technical skill sets, no metaphorical stone is left unturned.
Tom is known for creating deeply engaging programming and memorable live streams that catapult brand awareness and success for both client and consumer, but when he’s not producing, he pursues and lives the real life story of the shows he creates.
AWARDS
Emmy Nomination - 2020
Senior Producer (ESPN Apex Legends Pro-AM)
Emmy Award - 2017
Technical Producer: Best Sports Coverage (UCLA v. Arkansas Gymnastics)
And once, the world record for Longest Livestream (54 hours)