The team

Tom Putnam

Tom Putnam is an award-winning producer, director, and film distributor. During his three decades in the film and television industry, he has worked with everyone from Dick Wolf to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

 

As a post-production executive at Saban Entertainment, Fox, and ABC he oversaw hundreds of studios and edit bays across the country and around the globe.

 

As a feature film producer and director, his past features have played more than 500 film festivals, from Sundance to Cannes, received 40+ major awards, and been released around the world.

 

He’s also produced and directed series for CBS, Fuel, Red Bull, and NBC, and created commercial campaigns and branded content for dozens of Fortune 500 clients.

 

As a film distributor, he has lectured on his groundbreaking theatrical and home video model at film schools, festivals, and government agencies worldwide.

 

He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California in Cinematic Arts and Journalism, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University.

Brett Woodall

Brett Woodall is a producer and fourth-generation Paducah native with strategy, management, and operations experience spanning more than 90 countries.

 

His high-profile clients include Fortune 500 companies, State agencies, and US Executive and Legislative groups and individuals. His industry-spanning experience brings news flavors to entertainment and the industry grows in the Heartland.

 

Brett recently found his way back home to Paducah to co-found Commonwealth Creative Entertainment as a way to shine a light on the region and its people.