Toby Kearton

Actor and writer · Born June 20, 1997 (29) · 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 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.

Where can I watch Toby Kearton's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

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Filmography

23 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.

Sunshine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
First Assistant Director
Duck Duck Goose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
First Assistant Director
Tethered (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Director · Writer
Livin' with the Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Director · Writer
The She-E (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
First Assistant Director
Kamerad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Director · Writer
Dog Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Script Consultant
Pricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Director · Screenplay
Wolves of War(2022)
Story
Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films
Hidden Wounds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Director · Editor · Writer
Confession(2022)
Assistant Director
Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films
When the Screaming Starts(2021)
First Assistant Director
Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films
Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk(2020)
First Assistant Director · as British Soldier
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films
We Go in at Dawn(2020)
First Assistant Director
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
Creed II(2018)
as Talkshow Audience Member (uncredited)
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
The Little Picture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Director · Foley Artist · Writer
The Dust Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Director · Editor · Executive Producer · Writer
Dissonance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Director · Editor · Foley Artist · Producer · Writer
An Explosive Affair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Director · Editor · Producer · Writer
After Everything (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Director · Editor · Writer
Dick Dangerfield: Defending Drama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Director
Sweet Nothings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Director · Producer · Writer
Toe Tapper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Director · Editor

Career shape

Biggest box office

Wolves of War (2022)

$14K worldwide

Highest rated

Behind the Line: Escape to Dunkirk (2020)

Midcredits 59^th