Sydney Tooley is a director and screenwriter who has made a name for herself in the independent film world. Her award-winning shorts caught the attention of audiences and critics alike and led to her writing and directing her debut feature "Sun Moon" (2023)  -distributed by Sony Affirm-

before she was 30. Since then,

she has sold several feature

screenplay's and directed

multiple music videos that have

aired on CMT. 

She’s passionate about telling stories

rooted in empathy — often

spotlighting underrepresented

voices with honesty, nuance, and

heart.​​​ Sydney thrives when working

with child actors and has a particular

affinity for stories that blend

innocence with emotional depth.

Her ideal world is one where

storytelling becomes a bridge —

connecting cultures, generations, and lived experiences.

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