Jason Bourque is a renowned international filmmaker with a passion for comedy, drama, thrillers, and sci-fi. As an award-winning writer, director, and producer, he has crafted a diverse range of features, television movies, series, and documentaries that have garnered widespread critical acclaim.
One of his most notable projects is the groundbreaking documentary "Shadow Company," which he co-wrote and co-directed with Gerard Butler narrating. This festival hit has been praised by the New York Times, Variety, and has even been used as a teaching tool for the US Senate. Jason also co-directed the award-winning docudrama series "Darwin's Brave New World" for CBC and ABC Australia, shot in five countries.
Jason's feature documentary "Music For Mandela" won the People's Choice Award at the Amnesty International Film Festival, showcasing his dedication to storytelling and social impact. As a prolific screenwriter, he has written over thirty produced scripts and has several high-profile projects in the works, including the action comedy "Sixteen," the supernatural horror "Ivy," and the comedy drama "Widows Club."
Jason has also served as a story editor and writer on the Amazon Prime series "Insomnia," demonstrating his versatility in the industry. His theatrical feature "Black Fly" premiered at VIFF and received numerous nominations, including Best Canadian Film and 10 Leo Award nominations. It won the award for Best Male Lead Actor and was a winner at the Arizona Underground Film Festival.
Jason's latest award-winning feature "Drone" is an indie success story, starring Emmy-award winner Sean Bean and released theatrically in the US. It was the #1 Indie and #2 thriller on iTunes. His recent Hallmark releases include "Game Of Love," "A World Record Christmas," and "My Christmas Family Tree," which was the highest-rated MOW of 2021. Jason has also produced the romantic comedy "The Right One" through Lionsgate Entertainment and executive produced "Mercy" for Paramount+.
This was followed by the award-winning theatrical drama "When Time Got Louder." Jason has also executive produced and co-written the sci-fi horror feature "Night Comes," set for a summer 2025 release.
