Jon Hyatt(I)
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Jon Hyatt, a UK-born director and producer, has called Canada home since his early years. His debut full-length documentary, "Screened Out," garnered acclaim as one of the top documentary films of 2020 by Variety. The film achieved global distribution, being picked up by Netflix, National Geographic, and numerous other platforms across various regions.
"Screened Out" made significant waves beyond the screen, as it played a pivotal role in Rep. Jamie Raskin and the US Congress's efforts to pass the CAMRA Act. This legislation secured NIH funding for researching problematic screen use in children.
Hyatt's expertise has earned him recognition from a multitude of news and online platforms, including CNN, FOX, CBC, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Spectrum News, Sirius XM, and The Times UK. Additionally, he has contributed articles to esteemed publications such as Thrive Global, Shondaland, and Variety.
Beyond his documentary work, Hyatt has also directed commercials for prominent brands on both national and international scales. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds fulfillment in his family life, being married with three children, and residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
"Screened Out" made significant waves beyond the screen, as it played a pivotal role in Rep. Jamie Raskin and the US Congress's efforts to pass the CAMRA Act. This legislation secured NIH funding for researching problematic screen use in children.
Hyatt's expertise has earned him recognition from a multitude of news and online platforms, including CNN, FOX, CBC, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Spectrum News, Sirius XM, and The Times UK. Additionally, he has contributed articles to esteemed publications such as Thrive Global, Shondaland, and Variety.
Beyond his documentary work, Hyatt has also directed commercials for prominent brands on both national and international scales. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds fulfillment in his family life, being married with three children, and residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.