Tom DeCerchio

Nationality:
American
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biography
Rising director who came out of TV commercials, to helm "Celtic Pride," the 1996 comedy which starred Daniel Stern, Damon Wayans and Dan Aykroyd in the story of two die-hard Boston basketball fans who kidnap the star player of an opposing team. Tom DeCerchio first won notice for his commercial spots plugging Bud Light beer, Snapple Beverages, and the anti-smoking campaign he handled for the California Department of Health Services. His first short film, "Nunzio's Second Cousin," starred Vincent D'Onofrio as a gay cop who brings a gay basher for dinner at the home of his mother (Eileen Continued
Credits
Director
1996
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Began career working in advertising agencies in Detroit and Chicago
 
Moved to NYC and hired by Chiat/Day
 
Formed advertising agency with partner Bryan Buckley; later sold agency when both decided to pursue filmmaking careers
 
Directed TV renowned TV commercials for Bud Light, the California Department of Health Services, others
1994 
Directed short film, "Nunzio's Second Cousin"
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