Tom Furniss

Background

Tom grew up in Mount Maunganui.

Education

He studied Screen and Media Studies at The University of Waikato.

Career

In early 2010 he was selected as a finalist in Raw Comedy Quest. In the 2011 New Zealand International Comedy Festival Tom performed alongside John Carr in their debut show ‘Cold Duck and Tamogotchis’. Tom is currently preparing for the Christchurch Classic body building competition which is an annual event for up and coming athletes.

Achievements

• In 2011 his team Grand Cheval Productions won the 48HOURS Filmmaking Competition with their mockumentary about chumping. Guys who jump over children.