Toby Wharton

Toby is a filmmaker from South London He is passionate about making intimate character driven stories with a social commentary Throughout his teenage years Toby performed as an MC on the UK Garage music scene He then went onto study acting at RADA and has performed extensively on stage and screen He cowrote and played the title role in the critically acclaimed play FOG published by Methuen Drama His BFI Network short HELD enjoyed a successful festival run before premiering online with Directors Notes in 2024 The story based on Tobys own experience explored the psychological effects of knife crime and the shame of victimhood Toby was selected as a Film London Lodestar and shortlisted for a 14 Award in 2023 for his work on the film He is currently developing his debut feature CARNATIONS with Joi Productions and Sona Films The film is inspired by his time teaching at Bronzefield womens prison