about

Tom currently works as the series writer and director of the Australian remake of the mega-hit show Taskmaster. His short films have screened to international acclaim, across numerous marquee festivals, including Tribeca, Palm Springs, and MIFF, and in 2024, he took home both the Audience Award and Emerging Talent Award at the New Zealand International Film Festival.

His debut feature screenplay, The Mountain, was produced by Taika Waititi’s Piki films, and achieved notable commercial success, surpassing $1 million at the box office in New Zealand and Australia. His followup feature screenplay, The Canyon is set for release in late 2024, and will star Bella Thorne and Mel Gibson.

tomfurniss.nz@gmail.com