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Toby Kearton
Harlow, Essex, England
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…
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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.
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2026
Sunshine
Movie First Assistant Director
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2026
Duck Duck Goose
Movie First Assistant Director
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2026
Tethered
Movie Director
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2025
Livin' with the Devil
Movie Director
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2024
The She-E
Movie First Assistant Director
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2024
Kamerad
Movie Director
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2023
Pricks
Movie Director
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2023
Dog Man
Movie Script Consultant
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2023
Wolves of War
Movie Story
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2022
Hidden Wounds
Movie Director
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2022
Confession
Movie Assistant Director
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2021
When the Screaming Starts
Movie First Assistant Director
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2020
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk
Movie British Soldier
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2020
We Go In at Dawn
Movie First Assistant Director
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2019
The Dust Child
Movie Director
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2018
Creed II
Movie Talkshow Audience Member (uncredited)
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2018
The Little Picture
Movie Director
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2018
Dissonance
Movie Director
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2016
An Explosive Affair
Movie Director
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Toe Tapper
Movie Director
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After Everything
Movie Director
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Sweet Nothings
Movie Director
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Dick Dangerfield: Defending Drama
Movie Director
