Biography

Despite her constant move from state to state (Texas, Washington, Virginia, and finally Atlanta), Tyjon Tom focused on being grounded. Driven by her passion for the arts, she delved deeply into a world of bliss, including dance, theater, photography, and filmmaking.

Tyjon's interest in dance and theater spun from her role model, Debbie Allen. As a teenager, she often trapped herself inside of her room, dancing for hours and prancing in the mirror. With the perfect ingredients for entertainment, Tyjon and her younger sister formed the R & B dance group, Sugar and Spice. They performed throughout Seattle, Washington opening for entertainers, like Troop and Tevin Campbell.

As a student at Payne College, Tyjon worked as a production assistant for channel 12 News in North Augusta, Georgia. Later, she founded PTT Enterprises, a television production company, producing and directing sitcoms, commercials, and music videos. She has worked as a camera and post audio assistant with world-renowned producer/director/writer/actor, Tyler Perry, on the stage play, I Can Do Bad All By My Self and top film producer Will Packer of Rainforest Films.

Real, raw, and intimate simply describe her photographic talents. She uses her lens to capture the simplicity of human beings and nature. "I constantly remind myself that my soul is in every picture. I am documenting time that can never be captured again," she commented. In her project titled "International Souls," she dabs into cultural diversity, yet personifying human likeness. Tyjon's work has been illustrated in local Atlanta media, such as the Atlanta Tribune, JL Magazine, The Daily Report, as well as international media.

In the film industry, she has worn many jackets: director, producer, and cinematographer. In collaboration with UK as screenwriter, she directed her first feature film titled, My Soulfa, a psychological thriller that tells the story of an estranged daughter of a famous Latin jazz singer, who is forced to face the demons of her past. Trial, tribulations, and a test of faith have given her the strength and wisdom to continue directing masterpieces. The duo team strikes again with their feature film, The Sip. They are soon to release a mini series, The House Of Crazy.

Tyjon is the executive vice president of Imavio Studios, a production company based in Atlanta, Georgia, with emphasis in photography, filmmaking, and digital designs worldwide.
- IMDb mini biography by: UK Dorsey