About

Thomas D. Rotenberg is a writer, video artist, and curator currently based in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, his written and visual works revolve around memory, time, and technology, and the symbiotic relationship shared by all three as they inform and distort our perception of the past, present, and future.

After graduating from NYU, Thomas worked in development for Academy Award-nominated producers Jason Kliot and Joana Vicente at HDNet Films and Open City Films and later served as an associate producer on shows for History Channel and A&E. Most recently, Thomas worked as senior director of video operations for 1091 Pictures.

His short films, video art pieces, and music videos have shown across the United States and Europe, including engagements at Lighthouse International Film Festival, Soho International Film Festival,, Coney Island Film Festival, Cinedelphia Film Festival, the Garner Arts Center, FLUCA Austrian Cultural Pavilion, Spectacle Theater, Nitehawk Prospect Park, Ende Tymes Festival, DELETE TV, and more.

In addition to his creative work, Thomas served as the digital media and gallery manager at the Made in NY Media Center from 2014-2020, where he curated, installed, and produced more than fifty events focused on presenting the most cutting-edge digital video art from around the world. His shows have been covered by NY1, Vice, Noisey, and international press.

As a member of the Light Year team, he has produced another seventy-five monthly video art exhibitions projected onto the façade of the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Thomas is currently a freelance creative video expert specializing in large-scale projection installation, script development, and distribution strategy.

Where in the Hell is the Lavender House, a feature documentary on legendary anonymous prank caller Longmont Potion Castle, is currently available on major streaming platforms including iTunes, Amazon, and Tubi. Don’t Forget to Remember, a dystopian sci-fi short film, is currently available on Gunpowder & Sky’s DUST platform.