Tony Suriano is a keynote speaker, filmmaker, and author who helps audiences stop living on autopilot and take back creative control of their lives. Blending cinematic storytelling, psychology, and lived experience, Tony delivers high-energy, unforgettable keynotes that feel more like an experience than a lecture. His work centers on one core idea: if you don’t direct your life with intention, someone—or something—else will. Audiences walk away with clarity, momentum, and practical tools they can apply immediately, not just inspiration that fades by Monday.

Tony’s journey to the stage is as compelling as his message. Once a struggling creative battling depression and self-sabotage, he rebuilt his life by applying the same frameworks filmmakers use to craft powerful stories—clear vision, decisive action, and purposeful editing. That transformation led him to work in film and media, including landing a role in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, and ultimately to develop his signature philosophy, Direct Your Life. Today, Tony speaks to organizations, conferences, and leadership audiences seeking motivation with substance—guiding people to cut what no longer serves them, step into ownership, and create a future that’s intentional, meaningful, and bold.