Jason Bourque is a renowned filmmaker with a passion for creating a diverse range of projects, including comedy, drama, thrillers, and sci-fi films. As a writer, director, and producer, he has made a significant impact in the industry, with a portfolio that includes feature films, television movies, series, and documentaries.
One of his most notable achievements is the documentary "Shadow Company", which he co-wrote and co-directed with Gerard Butler narrating. This critically acclaimed film delves into the global soldier of fortune industry and has been praised by notable publications such as the New York Times and Variety. It has also been used as a teaching tool for the US Senate.
Jason's work in television includes co-directing the award-winning docudrama series "Darwin's Brave New World" for CBC and ABC Australia, which was shot in five countries. His feature documentary "Music For Mandela", which was shot throughout South Africa, won the People's Choice Award at the Amnesty International Film Festival.
As a prolific screenwriter, Jason has written over thirty produced scripts and has several high-profile projects in the works for 2025, including the action comedy "Sixteen", the supernatural horror "Ivy", and the comedy drama "Widows Club". He has also served as a story editor and writer on the Amazon Prime series "Insomnia".
Jason's 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 also recognized as Best Feature at the Arizona Underground Film Festival.
His 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. Jason's recent releases include Hallmark's "Game Of Love", "A World Record Christmas", and "My Christmas Family Tree", which was the highest-rated MOW of 2021. He has also produced the romantic comedy "The Right One" through Lionsgate Entertainment and executive produced "Mercy" for Paramount+.
In addition to his work in film and television, Jason has also produced the award-winning sci-fi series "Medinah", which was shot in Qatar and won 34 Telly Awards. His latest project is the sci-fi horror feature "Night Comes", which is slated for a summer 2025 release and which he executive produced and co-wrote.
