Directing
Toby Kearton
EN cinema · 23 credits
Born
20 June 1997 (age 29)
Birthplace
Harlow, Essex, England
Also known as Tobias
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.
Known for
Filmography
Toe Tapper
Director, Editor
Sweet Nothings
Director, Writer, Producer
After Everything
After Everything
Director, Writer, Editor
Tethered
Director, Writer
Duck Duck Goose
First Assistant Director
Sunshine
First Assistant Director
Livin' with the Devil
Director, Writer
The She-E
First Assistant Director
Pricks
Director, Screenplay
Kamerad
Director, Writer
Dog Man
Script Consultant
Hidden Wounds
Director, Writer, Editor
Confession
Assistant Director
When the Screaming Starts
First Assistant Director
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk
as British Soldier, First Assistant Director
We Go In at Dawn
First Assistant Director
Creed II
as Talkshow Audience Member (uncredited)
Dissonance
Director, Editor, Writer, Foley Artist, Producer
The Little Picture
Foley Artist, Director, Writer
The Dust Child
Director, Executive Producer, Editor, Writer
An Explosive Affair
Director, Writer, Producer, Editor