Toby Kearton
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...
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.
Known for
Creed II2018 · Talkshow Audience Member (uncredited)3.5ActuallyLike
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk2020 · British Soldier3.1
We Go In at Dawn2020 · First Assistant Director2.9
Hidden Wounds2022 · Director, Writer, Editor5.0
The Little Picture2018 · Foley Artist, Director, Writer4.8
Dissonance2018 · Director, Editor, Writer, Foley Artist5.0
When the Screaming Starts2021 · First Assistant Director2.5
Wolves of War2023 · Story2.6Cast credits
Crew credits
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk2020 · First Assistant Director3.1We Go In at Dawn2020 · First Assistant Director2.9Hidden Wounds2022 · Director, Writer, Editor5.0The Little Picture2018 · Foley Artist, Director, Writer4.8Dissonance2018 · Director, Editor, Writer, Foley Artist5.0When the Screaming Starts2021 · First Assistant Director2.5Wolves of War2023 · Story2.6
The Dust Child2019 · Director, Executive Producer, Editor, Writer4.0
Confession2022 · Assistant Director2.1
Dog Man2023 · Script Consultant1.0
Tethered2026 · Director, Writer
Pricks2023 · Director, Screenplay
Toe TapperMovie · Director, Editor
Livin' with the Devil2025 · Director, Writer
The She-E2024 · First Assistant Director
Dick Dangerfield: Defending DramaMovie · Director
Duck Duck GooseMovie · First Assistant Director
An Explosive Affair2016 · Director, Writer, Producer, Editor