Tom Dey, a native of New England, embarked on his academic journey by graduating from Brown University in 1987, subsequently opting to pursue his passion for film in the city of love and light, Paris, where he attended the prestigious Centre des Etudes Critiques.
Following his Parisian sojourn, Tom relocated to the City of Angels in 1990, enrolling in the esteemed American Film Institute (AFI) where he honed his skills as a filmmaker. Concurrently, he lent his writing talents to American Cinematographer magazine, further solidifying his expertise in the realm of cinema.
Upon graduating from AFI in 1993, Tom's professional trajectory continued to unfold, as he crafted commercials for the renowned Ridley Scott Associates. His impressive portfolio of work ultimately led him to make his feature film directing debut with the Touchstone Pictures' release of Shanghai Noon in the year 2000.
