WHO IS

& Smith

Viv Smith is your cool, calm and creative under pressure producer.
With productions spanning all seven continents, Viv has worked for the Chinese Government and the US Special Forces, earning them unmatched client and production management skills. Viv transforms this world-class filmmaking experience into compelling content, directing high-impact TVCs for brands like Kotex to heartfelt campaigns to support wildlife conservation.

THOMPSON

Chris is your big budget, big problem solver producer.
He can comfortably run a major McDonald’s commercial or make a small-budget video look like a million bucks. His producing skills have earned him an AACTA for Best Indie and a Ciclope Award for Best Commercial. He secured funding from the Cannes Film Festival for Patricia Moore, now on SBS, and his feature film Birdeater is currently streaming on Netflix. What he doesn’t get rewarded for are his jokes, which is a shame because he’s pretty funny.

experienced & fun to work with

Thompson & Smith have filmed on all seven continents, have a feature film on Netflix, and a mantle full of awards to prove it. But at their core, they are a Sydney-based production company founded and run by senior producers Chris Thompson and Viv Smith, producers who know that the most important part of any production is connecting with people: not just the audience, but the creatives, the clients, and the craftspeople bringing the story to life.

Their expertise lies in crafting story-driven, cinematic content that engages audiences, elevates brands, and delivers results. From small-budget corporate videos to high-impact TVCs, international award-winning films, and podcasts, they bring global experience while keeping the process simple, clear, and genuinely enjoyable.

Whether you need to film in a remote corner of the world or safely blow up a bus with a young actor standing just meters away, they have been there and done that.

Above all, Thompson & Smith are your ally in the production process. They guide talent, collaborate with teams of any experience level, and make sure every production is not just successful, but fun to be part of.