JACK YABSLEY
writer - director
about jack
An award-winning director, screenwriter, and documentary maker, Jack has created numerous successful TV formats specialising in comedy and
kid's entertainment.
achievements
Best Narrative Comedy: Gold Diggers: Episodes 2 and 8 - Nominee
Australian Writers' Guild Awards 2025
Best Narrative Comedy Series: Gold Diggers - Nominee
AACTA Awards 2023
Comedy Program or Series of the Year: Gold Diggers - Nominee
SPA Awards 2024
Winner: Best Director, Grand Jury Prize: Kings of Baxter
Melbourne International Documentary Festival
Winner: Best Australian Film, Audience Choice: Kings of Baxter
Antenna International Documentary Festival
Winner: Youth Jury Award: What It’s Like
Prix Jeunesse
Winner: Best Children’s Television Program: Mikki VS The World
Winner: Best Screenplay: Super Nice
SIPFEST2019 and Peninsula Film Fest
Best Director (documentary): Kings of Baxter - Nominee
Australian Director’s Guild Awards
Shortlisted (top 6) Primetime TV Screenplay: Go-Go pilot
Australian Writers’ Guild
