Toby Amies

Toby Amies
Born
Tobias Amies

(1967-06-27) 27 June 1967
Birmingham, Warwickshire
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Film director, broadcaster, and photographer
Notable workThe Man Whose Mind Exploded

Toby Amies is a filmmaker and broadcaster who specialises in making programmes about art, music, and travel with an emphasis on fringe culture and alternative perspectives. He is best known for his feature-length documentary The Man Whose Mind Exploded and his broadcast work on BBC Radio 4, MTV Europes's Alternative Nation, FilmFour, Lonely Planet Six Degrees and The Rough Guides. In addition, Amies is a widely published portrait photographer and writer.