DIRECTORS

Baylee Toney is a writer, director, producer, and actress based between Austin, Texas and New York City. Raised in Southern Oregon, her work is rooted in Americana and explores family, identity, and the emotional landscapes that shape us.

She recently directed and starred in PENNY, a 1970s true story alongside Julianna Margulies and Joanna Gleason. The film positions Toney as a performance-driven director with a strong command of character and tone, marking a significant step into the prestige indie space.

Toney also directed, wrote, and starred in Timber Lands, a neo-Western drama featuring Wes Studi, Irene Bedard, Tanaya Beatty, and Owen Crowshoe, and recently directed and starred in her upcoming quirky comedy western Run Honey Run, currently nearing completion. Her debut feature, Last Tour Home, premiered at the Soho International Film Festival and was released by Freestyle Media.

With a background in acting, Toney brings a deeply collaborative, performance-first approach to directing. She is actively building a slate of character-driven films that balance emotional specificity with strong visual identity, positioning her as an emerging voice in contemporary American independent cinema.