Memphis producer Tom Wayne has collaborated in a range of roles, which include conceptualizing, writing, producing, camerawork, photography, editing, and effects. Currently working on projects with various cable television networks, a feature film, and a documentary, his work can be seen on Discovery, National Geographic, IFC, ESPN, VERSUS, CW, Fine Living, and Outdoor Channel. While illustrating various examples of this work, the primary emphasis of Memphis 360 is to feature projects created with the artistic community of Memphis.
This music video was shot in historical Clarksdale, Mississippi. It was directed by Mike McCarthy, and Tom Wayne served as DP/Cameraman. Locations included Hopson Plantation and a dilapidated, old cinema. While in Mississippi, southern hospitality stepped to surreal status when a train stopped to collaborate.
This music video was co-directed by Mike McCarthy and H.G. Ray. Shot all over Memphis, locations included Goner Records and The New Daisy. Green screen was shot at Steve Jones' photography studio. The primary DP/Cameraman was Tom Wayne. Tom and H.G. went on to shoot them live that night in concert at The New Daisy, along with The Reigning Sound, The Tearjerkers, and Death Ray.
When The Hives came to Memphis, Mike McCarthy directed this video with them entirely on green screen at Steve Jones' photography studio. Tom Wayne was DP/Cameraman, and H.G. Ray handled all post-production, including effects and edit.
This music video was directed by Mike McCarthy and shot by DP/Cameraman Tom Wayne. Locations included The Cove on Broad and Joe's Liquor...while in the air with the magical "sputnik".
The trailer for "Rosa Remembered", a film about Rosa Parks' recollections of history and the civil rights movement. Rare footage captures Rosa Parks as she is escorted by the Honorable D'Army Bailey through the National Civil Rights Museum. Tom Wayne is a producer, cameraman, and editor with the project.
This documentary covers an incredible journey with camels across the legendary trading route from China to Turkey that changed the world. Tom Wayne was part of the expedition as a producer, cinematographer, photographer, and camel wrangler. After two years of that...he was ready to get back home to Memphis and some bar-b-q.
Original work created for the Liberty & Justice Series on exhibit at the Brooks Museum of Art. Tom Wayne served as a producer, director of photography, cameraman, and editor.
This is Part 1 of the series "Making It With Your Friends...And No Money", presented by our filmmaker's panel at the On Location: Memphis International Film Festival. Edited by Tom Wayne, this behind-the-scenes piece features Memphis special effects artist Jim Eikner transforming actress Cori Dials for her part in a short film, created to interest producers in the feature length script for "Cadavera" by local filmmaker Mike McCarthy.
This documentary was produced and presented for the Arts Memphis Foundation. The film was also exhibited at The Memphis College of Art. Memphis artist Dolph Smith recalls the encounter that follows his invitation to David Bowie to visit The Memphis College of Art many years ago. This film uses archival elements such as original concert tickets, rare photographs, and the only existing slide image of one of Bowie's concerts in Memphis. The film was presented at the Bowie inspired film course "Th...