Member of the Month: Tom Verdi

Tom Verdi is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur. He grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia (Havertown, then Newtown Square) and now resides in Center City. He owns Discontent Media Group, which serves as the parent company to three independent subsidiaries—TAV Films, The Film Fund, and FF Branded. He produces his passion projects through TAV Films, funds independent films through The Film Fund, and produces branded films and video content for startups and large corporations alike through FF Branded by using his network of award-winning filmmakers. Having just completed a branded documentary project for Comcast NBCUniversal and Travis Manion Foundation, Tom is excited to become more involved in the Philadelphia business community as he grows FF Branded’s client roster.

Using his unique storytelling and producing background, Tom loves getting to the heart of every brand with which he works. He conveys the problem they solve for their customers with branded film. He thinks traditional commercials are outdated and wants customers to be entertained and engaged by brands.

Tom studied English with a concentration in creative writing with minors in film studies and entrepreneurship at Lehigh University, where he also received his Master of Engineering in Technical Entrepreneurship.

He worked as a digital producer at an agency after he graduated from Lehigh, quickly learning that he’d rather be on set than in a cubicle.

Tom also strongly believes in having a healthy work-life balance. He enjoys boating and the beach, film photography, takes piano lessons in an attempt to join (or form?) a Grateful Dead cover band, participates in a bowling league, and tries to never work weekends! He also thinks dogs rule, although he doesn’t have one of his own yet.

More about Tom:
What are you reading right now? I’m reading It by Stephen King.
What is your favorite place you have traveled? Definitely Croatia. I was there for my friend’s wedding!
What was your first job? I put wristbands on guests at a water park.

Tom Verdi
FF Branded LLC
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