About XO Link - Toby Hyder

Toby Hyder is a filmmaker and AI innovator based in the UK. He is the founder and director of XO Link, a creative technology studio pioneering new methods for consistent character portrayal in AI-driven filmmaking. Through the use of volumetric capture, custom datasets, and generative storytelling, Hyder bridges the gap between traditional cinematic craftsmanship and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. As a storyteller, Hyder focuses on emotionally grounded, visually rich narratives that explore human history, myth, and resilience. His work seeks to prove that AI, when guided by authentic human vision, can enhance—not replace—the art of filmmaking. Bones of Yew is his latest project, blending historical research, AI technologies, and fieldwork to create an evocative window into the past.