About Toby

Toby Bresnahan, born in Chicago and raised in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a passionate and ambitious filmmaker and director. They began creating videos as a child, quickly becoming enthralled with crafting playful narratives, directing actors, and bringing people together through film.

Carrying these passions through school, they contributed to numerous student and non-student films, as well as music videos. Always eager to take on daring projects, like producing their own dating show or putting together a stop-motion short, Toby embraces the belief that creativity and determination can overcome anything.

As a filmmaker, Toby believes in the power of film and television to unite people, provide representation, and foster empathy for experiences beyond our own. They are especially drawn to stop-motion animation, children’s media, and work that defies expectations. Toby embraces imagination and determination in every endeavor.