Tom Hall studied film at the Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design. In 1996 he founded High-Hat Productions with the aim of producing original drama. His first film as co-writer/director was the no-budget feature ‘November Afternoon’ (Irish Times Film of the year 1997). For Samson films he directed the T.V. movie ‘Just in Time’  (1999) which was also acclaimed as the Times’ TV movie of that year. His best-known show is ‘Bachelors Walk’ (2001-06), a comedy/drama series for Accomplice Television which was funded by RTE, the IFB and BBC Choice, ran for three series and won the IFTA award for best Irish television series in 2002. Tom was one of three co-creators/writers/directors on  all twenty episodes. In 2009 Tom wrote and directed ‘Sensation’ for Blinder Films starring Domhnall Gleeson in his first leading role. Two series of ‘Trivia’ for RTE and Grand Pictures followed and in 2015 he directed episodes of ‘Red Rock’ for Element/TV3. Tom wrote and directed episodes of Modern Love’ for Amazon Prime starring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey and others in 2019. His most recent work was as lead Director on ‘Northern Lights’ for Lionsgate/TG4 for which he was again IFTA nominated.