Toby Kearton
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 20, 1997
- Place of birth
- 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 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.
Movies with Toby Kearton
- Creed II 2018 · ★ 7.0
- Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk 2020 · ★ 6.2
Movies directed by Toby Kearton
- Pricks 2023 · ★ 5.5
- The Little Picture 2018 · ★ 9.5
- Hidden Wounds 2022 · ★ 10.0
- Dissonance 2018 · ★ 10.0
- The Dust Child 2018 · ★ 8.0
- Kamerad 2023
- An Explosive Affair 2016
- Tethered 2026
- Livin' with the Devil 2025