Tom Sainsbury
Thomas Sainsbury is a New Zealand actor, writer, comedian and filmmaker. Sainsbury began his acting and writing career in theatre. He became well known in New Zealand from 2017 for his short form comedy videos released on social media.
Known For
7 titles
Pork Pie
A trio of accidental outlaws travel the length of New Zealand in a stolen Mini, protesting conformity and chasing lost love, with a posse of cops and a media frenzy in pursuit.
Loop Track
Ian wants to get as far away from humanity as possible and heads into the New Zealand bush, but a four day journey turns into a fight for survival.
Bad Behaviour
A former child actress seeking enlightenment at a retreat led by a spiritual leader navigates the close but turbulent relationship with her daughter.
Nude Tuesday
A suburban couple goes to a new-age retreat as a last ditch attempt to save their marriage. Their path to reconnection is riddled with hilarity and humiliation as they seek to find themselves and each other.
Waru
A powerful, challenging story surrounding the tangi (funeral) of a small Waru boy who dies at the hands of his caregiver and how his death impacts the community.
Lowdown Dirty Criminals
Follows two naïve young men who are in search of a better life, encountering unsavoury situations and people along the way.