Bruce McDonald

Bruce McDonald

66 · Born: May 28, 1959

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1959 Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Bruce McDonald, a prominent figure in the Canadian film industry, hails from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, where his journey as a director and producer began to take shape. As a key figure in the Toronto New Wave, McDonald's innovative approach to filmmaking earned him widespread recognition, solidifying his status as an iconic Canadian indie director. Throughout his illustrious career, McDonald has demonstrated an impressive range by successfully navigating various genres, including mockumentary, horror, and road movies, many of which have gained cult followings.

Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed Pontypool, released in 2008, as well as Dance Me Outside, which premiered in 1994, and Hard Core Logo, a fan favorite that debuted in 1996.

Career

2015
The Hexecutioners
The Hexecutioners as Old Bugger (uncredited)
2014
Hellmouth
Hellmouth as Paul Kemp
1998
Last Night
Last Night as Wild Guy #3
1996
Hard Core Logo
Hard Core Logo as Documentary Filmmaker
1989
Roadkill
Roadkill as Bruce Shack, the Director
2019
Dreamland
Dreamland as Director
2016
Weirdos
Weirdos as Director
2015
Hellions
Hellions as Director
2014
The Husband
The Husband as Director
Hard Core Logo 2
Hard Core Logo 2 as Director, Writer
Trigger
Trigger as Director
2009
Pontypool
Pontypool as Director
2007
2001
Picture Claire
Picture Claire as Director
1996
Hard Core Logo
Hard Core Logo as Director
1995
Dance Me Outside
Dance Me Outside as Director, Writer
1991
Highway 61
Highway 61 as Director, Story
1989
Roadkill
Roadkill as Director, Story