Jakob Skrzypa
WritingWindsor, Ontario
Jakob is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. As co-creator of the sketch comedy duo Fun Uncle, Jakob wrote, directed, and edited dozens of sketches; which have been featured on Funny or Die, and broadcast on CBC. Jakob's short films have played in various festivals, including Fantasia, Toronto after Dark, earning him multiple best film, and best screenwriting awards. His debut penned feature, Vampire Zombies... from Space! has played in 30+ festivals around the world, and earned 15 awards. In addition to writing, directing and producing comedy, Jakob has produced five seasons of MTV's The Challenge, the first season of Hulu's Vanderpump Villa and has served crew positions on series including Survivor, Big Brother Canada, and Nathan for You.
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10- 2026Vampire Zombies...from Space!Movieas Hankey · Writer · Editor · Producer · Second Unit Director
- 2025CluesMovieDirector · Writer · Editor
- 2023Your Money's No Good HereMovieas Server #2 · Producer · Editor · Writer · Director
- 2023The Challenge: World ChampionshipTV showProducer · 12 episodes
- 2022The Challenge: USATV showProducer · 20 episodes
- 2021The Challenge: All StarsTV showProducer · 10 episodes
2020#Shakespeare's ShitstormMovieas AvonBard Executive- 2018Michelle'sTV showThird Assistant Director · 6 episodes
- 2013Nathan for YouTV showas Office Worker · Production Assistant · 5 episodes
- 2000SurvivorTV showProduction Assistant · 26 episodes