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. 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.
Directed 19
2020s
- 2026
Duck Duck Goose
First Assistant Director
Tethered
Director
- 2025
Livin' with the Devil
Director
- 2024
The She-E
First Assistant Director
- 2023
Kamerad
Director
Pricks
Director
- 2022
Hidden Wounds
Director
Confession
Assistant Director
- 2021
When the Screaming Starts
First Assistant Director
- 2020
We Go In at Dawn
First Assistant Director
2010s
- 2018
The Little Picture
Director
The Dust Child
Director
Dissonance
Director
- 2016
An Explosive Affair
Director
No release date
Dick Dangerfield: Defending Drama
Director
Sweet Nothings
Director
Wrote 12
2020s
- 2026
Tethered
Writer
- 2025
Livin' with the Devil
Writer
- 2023
Kamerad
Writer
Pricks
Screenplay
- 2022
Hidden Wounds
Writer
2010s
- 2018
The Little Picture
Writer
The Dust Child
Writer
Dissonance
Writer
- 2016
An Explosive Affair
Writer
No release date
Sweet Nothings
Writer
Edited 5
2020s
- 2022
Hidden Wounds
Editor
2010s
- 2018
The Dust Child
Editor
Dissonance
Editor
- 2016
An Explosive Affair
Editor
No release date
Produced 4
2010s
- 2018
The Dust Child
Executive Producer
Dissonance
Producer
- 2016
An Explosive Affair
Producer
No release date
Sweet Nothings
Producer
Acted in 2
Sound 2
2010s
- 2018
The Little Picture
Foley Artist
Dissonance
Foley Artist