Tom Ludwig is an award-winning filmmaker and arts educator who has been making films since 1970. He received his Master of Fine Arts degree in film production from Southern Illinois University, and his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film production from Ohio University. Most of his work is in experimental 16mm film and video. He has also produced three documentary films, has written several feature-length screenplays, and has incorporated media into live performance pieces.

Since 1987 Tom has taught film at several colleges and universities. He retired from teaching film and video production with Education for the Arts in 2020, but continues to teach part-time at Western Michigan University. He has jurored many film festivals and been a guest speaker and visiting artist presenting his work, and lecturing on various topics relating to film and its place in the arts and people's lives.