About Us
Stories That Move People
At Taylor Creative, we believe the most powerful stories do more than entertain — they create connection, inspire action, and leave a lasting impact. Our mission-driven approach to filmmaking and media production centers authentic human experiences, helping organizations, brands, and communities tell stories that truly matter.
We desire to positively impact our communities not only through the content we create, but through the way we create it — fostering collaboration, representation, opportunity, and meaningful engagement throughout every stage of the creative process.
From documentaries and cultural campaigns to live events and nonprofit storytelling, we produce cinematic content designed to move audiences emotionally while driving real-world impact.
Meet Our Founder
Tommy Taylor Jr. is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, comedian, and creative strategist based in Washington, DC. As the founder of Taylor Creative, Tommy has built a reputation for creating cinematic, emotionally resonant stories that connect deeply with audiences and communities alike.
With a background that bridges entertainment, technology, and community engagement, Tommy’s work spans documentary filmmaking, branded campaigns, live events, and strategic communications for nonprofits, corporations, and public institutions.
His creative work and performances have appeared alongside major platforms and productions including Conan O'Brien, VEEP, The Wire, BET, Amazon Prime, and nationally recognized live comedy venues.
Tommy’s storytelling work has earned recognition from organizations including the DC Mayor’s Arts Awards, Forbes, HumanitiesDC, Comcast RISE, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
At the core of every Taylor Creative project is a simple philosophy: stories should make people feel something.
Selected Awards & Recognition
- Recipient — DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Mayor’s Arts Award (2024)
- Winner — Dream Accelerator Program Pitch Competition
- Recipient — DSLBD CBE All Things Green Program Award
- Recipient — Comcast RISE Grant Program
- Recipient — 2024 HumanitiesDC Community Culture & Heritage Grant for The Special Ways
- Recipient — 2026 HumanitiesDC Community Culture & Heritage Grant for The Special Ways
- Multiple-Time Recipient — DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Humanities Fellowship & Arts Grants
- Multiple-Time Grantee — DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Projects, Events & Festivals Program
- Recipient — CIF Tier 1 Award
- Producer of the Year Award — DCTV for The Tommy Taylor Show
- National Winner — Hometown Media Awards Professional Category for The Tommy Taylor Show
- Recognized by Forbes for producing one of the “Best Science Videos”
- Featured Filmmaker of the Month — DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment
- Official Selection — Multiple Independent Film Festivals for A Family Affair