Toby Dye Explained

Toby Dye is an English filmmaker based in London.He started his career as a documentary filmmaker and was awarded the prestigious Grierson Award in 2010 for his documentary film “Bodysnatchers of New York”.[1] Along with this, other notable work includes music videos for Massive Attack and UNKLE, ‘Phobos’ for Ridley Scott and starring Michael Fassbender and Katherine Waterson, his internationally exhibited film/art installation ‘The Corridor’[2] and commercials for brands such as Heineken, Ford and American Express[3]

Early life

Dye grew up in the rural Peak District of Derbyshire, England.[4] From age 16 he worked as a projectionist at his local art house cinema, which fuelled a passion in film. His career began in documentaries, principally working for the UK's Channel 4, on the TV series ‘True Stories’ and ‘Cutting Edge’, before he branched out into music videos and commercials after signing with Ridley Scott's production company, RSA Films.

Filmography

Film !Year!Title !Produced by
2010Bodysnatchers of New York
2011Epic RSA
2017Alien: Covenent 'Phobos'
Music Videos!Year!Title !Artist
2010Paradise Circus
2012Another Night OutUnkle Feat Mark Lanagan
2015 Murmur
Commercials !Year!Title !Brand
2016Free The KidsPersil
2016One Breath
2017Worlds Apart
201813 Reasons Why
2018100 Dark Days Ford Ranger 'Black Edition'
2018 We Are The NHSNHS

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Grierson Trust - Winners. www.griersontrust.org. en. 2018-07-17.
  2. News: Traveling Modern Art Exhibit Offers Unique Experience. NBC 7 San Diego. 2018-07-17. en.
  3. News: American Express launches interactive campaign with Mark Ronson. 2018-07-17.
  4. Web site: Toby Dye. tobydye.com. en-GB. 2018-07-17.