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Toby Kearton
Director

Toby Kearton

20 Jun 1997Born
29Age
15Credits
Harlow, Essex, EnglandBirthplace

Biography

Toby Kearton (born June 20, 1997) is an English film director and screenwriter. His films frequently focus on moral dilemmas, ethical choices in wartime and crisis situations. His work has screened worldwide, with selections at BAFTA and BIFA qualifying festivals. His breakout short 'Dissonance' (2018) premiered at the Court Métrage at the Cannes Film Festival. He is known for his historical dramas of the short form, with 'Kamerad' (2024) 'The Dust Child' (2018) and 'The Little Picture' (2018) having earned 30+ awards, with the latter reaching over 900k YouTube views.

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A graduate of the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, Kearton has showcased range across projects including the veteran mental health PSA 'Hidden Wounds' (2022), 'Pricks' (2023) adapted from the play of the same name and the documentary short 'Dick Dangerfield: Defending Drama'. He has written and directed the TV pilot 'Livin’ with the Devil' (2026) which is available on demand. His debut feature 'Sweet Nothings', is currently in post production.

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Filmography

  1. TBADick Dangerfield: Defending DramaFilm: Director
  2. TBAToe TapperFilm: Director
  3. TBASweet NothingsFilm: Director, Writer
  4. TBAAfter EverythingFilm: Director, Writer
  5. 2026TetheredFilm: Director, Writer
  6. 2025Livin' with the DevilFilm: Director, Writer
  7. 2023KameradFilm: Director, Writer
  8. 2023PricksFilm: Director, Screenplay
  9. 2022Hidden WoundsFilm: Director, Writer
  10. 2020Behind the Line: Escape to DunkirkFilm: British Soldier
  11. 2018Creed IIFilm: Talkshow Audience Member (uncredited)
  12. 2018The Little PictureFilm: Director, Writer
  13. 2018The Dust ChildFilm: Director, Writer
  14. 2018DissonanceFilm: Director, Writer
  15. 2016An Explosive AffairFilm: Director, Writer

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