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Toby Kearton

Directing · Born 1997-06-20 · Harlow, Essex, England

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 880k YouTube views. 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

2025Livin' with the DevilDirector
2024The She-EFirst Assistant Director
2024KameradDirector
2023PricksDirector
2023Dog ManScript Consultant
2023Wolves of WarStory
2022Hidden WoundsDirector
2022ConfessionAssistant Director
2021When the Screaming StartsFirst Assistant Director
2020Behind the Line: Escape to DunkirkBritish Soldier
2020We Go In at DawnFirst Assistant Director
2019The Dust ChildWriter
2018Creed IITalkshow Audience Member (uncredited)
2018The Little PictureWriter
2018DissonanceDirector
2016An Explosive AffairProducer
—Dick Dangerfield: Defending DramaDirector
—Toe TapperEditor
—TetheredDirector
—Sweet NothingsDirector
—After EverythingDirector
—Duck Duck GooseFirst Assistant Director

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