Tom Bissell
Keynote Speaker: Prolific Screenwriter & Storyteller; Author of "The Disaster Artist" & "God Lives in St. Petersburg"
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Tom Bissell Biography
Tom Bissell is a prolific and multiple award-winning writer, working across multiple mediums such as television, film, books, journalism, and video games. He is best known as the author of eleven books, including the New York Times-bestselling "The Disaster Artist" (adapted by Neustadter/Weber for Warner Bros) and "God Lives in St. Petersburg" (winner of the prestigious Rome Prize). His short story "Aral" was adapted into "Salt & Fire," which Werner Herzog directed, starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Michael Shannon. Another short story, "Expensive Trips to Nowhere," was adapted into the feature "The Loneliest Planet," also starring Gael Garcia Bernal.
Bissell has also written or co-written numerous action video games, for which he won a WGA Award, including "Gears of War: Judgment," "Battlefield Hardline," "Uncharted 4," "Uncharted: Lost Legacy," "What Remains of Edith Finch," "Gears of War 4," and "Gears 5."
On the screenwriting front, Bissell recently created an untitled series for Lucasfilm and co-created "The Mosquito Coast" (Apple). He also recently worked with Tony Gilroy on season 2 of "Andor: A Star Wars Story," to which he contributed the final three episodes.
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Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainment, Journalist, Storytelling and Gaming.
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Tom Bissell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainment and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Bissell for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Bissell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amir Windom, Dave Roberts and Tony Hawk. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Bissell for an upcoming event.
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Tom was simply a phenomenal campus guest--generous with students and faculty, gave a great reading (from all reports), and wonderful in the Q and A.
University of San Diego - Nov 21 2025
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How do I book Tom Bissell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Bissell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Bissell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Bissell or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tom Bissell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tom Bissell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Bissell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Tom Bissell speak about?
Tom Bissell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainment, Journalist, Storytelling and Gaming. -
Where does Tom Bissell travel from?
Tom Bissell generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tom Bissell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Bissell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Bissell for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Bissell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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