Tom Petch

A soldier turned filmmaker, Tom Petch was born in 1967 in Nairobi, Kenya, and began his active filmmaking career in the early 2000s. He is predominantly known for his work in drama and war genres, with his most renowned film being "The Patrol," a gritty and realistic portrayal of the Afghanistan conflict, which earned him the Best Film award at the Raindance Film Festival in 2013. Petch's style is characterized by authentic portrayal of military life, having served in the British Army, which imbues his films with a unique sense of realism and empathy. Tom Petch is a creator who knows how to take his personal experiences to the screen, painting a candid picture of war and the human condition with a clarity that is both admirable and poignant.