Toby Kearton

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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.

Career Overview

Toby Kearton has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 2016. Their work is anchored in the Rocky universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Sunshine, After Everything, Tethered. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1997-06-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Harlow, Essex, England

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