JEFF TOSTE
artist, musician, filmmaker
Jeff Toste is an artist, musician and independent filmmaker. Jeff has directed and produced over 100 commercials for companies like
AT&T and YellowPages.com, specializing in online video advertising.
Jeff was second unit director for the Emmy-nominated On The Lake: Life and Love in a Distant Place (premiered 2009; nominated for Best
Documentary 2010), directed by David Bettencourt. Jeff collaborated on David's most recent film It's a Bash!, the story of Rhode Island punk
rock band, Neutral Nation. He and David are partners on numerous short films and commercial projects, in addition to feature length films.
Jeff will make his directorial debut with Haven Brothers: Legacy of the American Diner, Fall 2012.
A musician for over 20 years, Jeff also writes and records scores for commercials and films. Prior to filmmaking, Jeff worked as a graphic
artist. His illustration clients include Time Magazine and The London Times.
Jeff received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and Design from The University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. A lifelong
Rhode Islander, Jeff resides in Providence.