Thomas Bayne is a Los Angeles-based director, writer, and producer. He has written and directed commercials for clients such as GOOGLE, LEMONADE, and VERSUS. Prior to directing, he was a prolific actor with brands such as STARBUCKS, AMERICAN CREW, and SAMSUNG. His short, FOUR FLOORS UP, recently premiered at the Orlando Film Festival. Raised in a solar-powered cabin, Thomas holds a BA in Political Science - International Terrorism from the University of California, San Diego and an MFA in Directing from the American Film Institute. His work uses adrenaline and suspense to examine the intersection of poverty and crime in America.