Thomas R. Burke

Thomas R. Burke is a film producer and screenwriter. Originally from Ohio, where he began his career in theatre, he moved to Los Angeles to attend the American Film Institute, where he earned his MFA in Producing. Since graduation, Thomas has been an active member of the independent film community, serving as a producer on multiple features including THE ENDLESS, SYNCHRONIC, and CALL JANE.

Most recently, he served as an Executive Producer on the upcoming action comedy OLD GUY starring Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu and the supernatural horror drama THE THING WITH FEATHERS starring Benedict Cumberbatch. His films have screened at festivals around the world, including Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca, and Fantasia.

As a screenwriter, Thomas focuses on telling high-concept stories, especially in the genre space. He is represented at Creative Artists Agency and Grandview, where he develops and shops these projects with his team. His screenwriting has been featured in Screencraft, Shriekfest, Austin Screenwriting Competition, and Script Pipeline.