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WHAT WE SAY

Held was a breakout hit at our BFI NETWORK Short Film Showcase in December 2022, with agents all desperate to meet Toby. It's not difficult to see why. His keenly observed film about a boy navigating the loaded ideas of masculinity and strength— and avoiding the pain of being honest with himself—stays with you long after the credits. Toby is tenacious, thoughtful and unassuming, and these qualities will make him a distinctive artist with whom people enjoy working. We're excited to see what he does next.

BIO

Toby is a filmmaker from South East London. He is passionate about making intimate, character driven stories with a social commentary.

Throughout his teenage years, Toby was an MC on the UK Garage music scene. He then went on to study acting at RADA and has performed extensively on stage and screen. He co-wrote and played the title role in the critically acclaimed play, FOG, published by Methuen Drama. Toby’s BFI Network short, Held, is currently hitting the festivals and he’s been shortlisted for a 1.4 award. He’s now in post-production on his most recent short, Exchange, and is developing his first feature with Joi Productions. Toby regularly teaches acting at various institutions, including Bronzefield Women’s Prison and RADA.