Acclaimed director Tom Morris, known for his vibrant visual style, deadpan comedy, and love of misfit charm, has officially signed with SixTwentySix, marking his first U.S. production studio deal for branded content and commercials.
Midwest-born and Los Angeles-based, Morris brings over 15 years of directing experience that spans music videos, award-winning campaigns, and viral branded content. His work has cut across genre and tone, with standout spots for brands like Pizza Hut, Snickers, Jack in the Box, Disney, Manscaped, DoorDash, PetSmart, BuzzBallz, and AT&T, and collaborations with agencies including BBDO, McCann, Leo Burnett, Chiat Day, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Maximum Effort.
Now, with his first official U.S. signing, Morris joins a roster at SixTwentySix known for shaping culturally relevant work across entertainment and advertising.
“I am fired up to be a part of the SixTwentySix team,” said Morris. “After being freelance for so long, their focus on strategy, pairing directors with the right project, and support in bringing the vision to life will be a welcome change. I love that they aren’t afraid to get into the weeds creatively and make the project the best it can be on the page before all the hard work ends up on screen.”
Morris’s style is unmistakable. His sets are grounded and precise, even when the spot itself veers into the surreal. His PetSmart campaign starring Dana Carvey earned critical acclaim for its sharp comedic timing and visual absurdity. His Manscaped “square-head” ad became one of the brand’s fastest assets to cross ten million views. His Panera “Bro Ched” soup spot went viral and earned Webby recognition.
Known for his bold art direction and story-first instincts, Morris’s campaigns often balance the absurd with something human and grounded. His direction of Pizza Hut’s Super Bowl table-top spot blended cinematic style with playful energy, while his recent work for BuzzBallz delivered a surreal, one-line punch that stuck with audiences long after the cut to black.
“Tom is that rare director who can make the surreal feel sincere,” said Jake Krask, co-founder and managing director at SixTwentySix. “His sets are joyful, his style is razor-sharp, and his work is unmistakably his. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”
“Tom’s reel is a fever dream, in the best way,” added Austin Barbera, co-founder and executive producer. “He’s crafted a world that’s as sharp as it is strange, and we’re excited to support him as he levels up and brings that energy to even bigger screens.”
Morris’s recent work includes a campaign for Synchrony Bank via Crispin, and a new campaign for Mojo Supermarket, which will be his first under the SixTwentySix banner. While previously repped by Mathematics Films in Canada and Superseed International, this U.S. signing represents a major evolution in Morris’s career, cementing his place among top-tier directors driving both creative innovation and cultural relevance.
With a reel full of lovable weirdos, a pitch-perfect tone, and a cinematic punch, Morris’s next chapter at SixTwentySix promises to be anything but ordinary.
Reel 360 News wishes Tom the best of luck.
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