B I O
Avi Youabian is an award-winning Iranian director whose work spans some of the most popular series across broadcast, cable, and streaming. Born in Tehran and raised in Los Angeles, he is an alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
He made his directorial debut with Tainted Love, a gritty live-action graphic novel recognized by Variety as one of the “Top 10 Digital Series” of 2013. In 2018, Avi earned an Emmy nomination for his directing and producing work on The Walking Dead: Red Machete.
Before moving into directing, Avi worked as an editor in film and television, where he developed a strong command of story, rhythm, and character. That foundation shaped his work on high-profile projects including several pilots for Greg Berlanti and feature films with artists such as Halle Berry, John Wells, Brad Anderson, and Jon M. Chu.
Avi has since become a sought-after director, with credits including Countdown, The Walking Dead, Rescue: HI-Surf, All American, Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap, Supergirl, and FBI: International.
He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children, and is also a passionate photographer and swimmer.