Karl Jackson

A London based Writer, Director, and Actor born to a Jamaican father and Austrian mother. He has a zeal for telling unapologetic stories that showcase the underdog.  His acting credits include the Raindance nominated ‘My Day’ (2019) and Sundance nominated “Dirty God’ (2019), among many others. Karl brings this wealth of on-screen experience to bear in his directorial approach.
Karl’s directorial debut “Relapse”, about a father, recently released from prison, trying to rebuild his life, was received with critical acclaim.
Karl’s second film, “Independence”, focused on young people in care, was awarded BFI funding. The film is the second instalment of his trilogy on at-risk young people, and forms part of a wider Television series currently in development through his production company Mirror Door Productions.