Andrew Hyatt is a renowned writer/director, recognized for his work on historical dramas such as "Paul, Apostle of Christ" and "Full of Grace", as well as thrillers like "The Last Light" and "The Frozen". His film "All Those Small Things" premiered at the 2021 Seattle International Film Festival, while "Sight", a historical biopic starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, garnered numerous awards, including Best Cinematographer, Best Actor, and Best Feature Film at the 2022 ICVM Crown Awards, and Best Narrative Feature at the 2023 Heartland International Film Festival.
Hyatt's most recent film, "The Blind", was released in over 1700 theaters in September 2023, and set the all-time box office record for Fathom Events, earning a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
As a creator, Hyatt is passionate about crafting content that is deeply personal, seeking to tell stories that delve deeper into the drama of the human condition, exploring themes of good and evil, truth and beauty.
Hyatt's film "Paul, Apostle of Christ", released by Sony Pictures and Affirm Films in 2018, starred Jim Caviezel and James Faulkner, and despite a modest budget of $5m, grossed over $26m worldwide at the box office, and has been included in multiple lists of the top biblical films of all time.
His film "Full of Grace", the first to focus on the final days of Mary of Nazareth, was released by Cinedigm in January 2016, and has been praised for its unique insight into the humanity of often generically portrayed historical figures, paving the way for a new genre of films termed "Sacred Art House".
Hyatt has appeared in numerous national magazines, radio programs, and panels to discuss his approach to filmmaking. His work has garnered numerous awards, including 'Best Screenplay' at the 2015 John Paul II International Film Festival, and 'Best Film' at the 2016 Gabriel Awards, for "Full of Grace", and a 'Lifetime Achievement Award' from the National Catholic Museum of Art in Washington, DC, for "Paul, Apostle of Christ".
Hyatt received a prestigious Christopher Award in the Feature Film category at the 70th Annual Christopher Awards in 2019, joining the ranks of esteemed winners such as Steven Spielberg, Danny Boyle, and Ken Burns.
Andrew Hyatt is an alumnus of Loyola Marymount University and is represented by Heroes and Villains Entertainment and attorney Matthew Wallerstein.
