Jackson Hayat

Jackson Hayat is a filmmaker hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Originally growing up in the small coastal town of Apollo Bay, he moved to Melbourne to pursue a Bachelor of Film & Television at Swinburne University. Jackson has a keen interest in directing documentaries and narrative projects, showcasing these stories with a love of stylization. Outside of this he also works on subsequent projects as a Director of Photography, looking to continually expand his visual skillset across a wide range of creative endeavors. Nothing excites Jackson more than a camera in his hands and a story to tell.
- Known for
- Camera
- Born
- Apollo Bay, Australia
Known for
- Me Faire Plaisir (2019) — Sound
- Pure Scum (2026) — Director of Photography
- Drifting Billy (2020) — Jackson
- Putty's Pride — Director
- Down Past the Gate — Camera Department Production Assistant
- Sparky — Gaffer
- Declutter — Director of Photography
- Oasis (2019) — Gaffer
- Play Along (2020) — Director of Photography
- Splinters — Colorist
- How Do You Remember The Matrix? (2026) — Director of Photography
- Whose Serve? — Cinematography