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Michael MacDonald(VII)

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
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Michael MacDonald is a Canadian producer/director/writer specializing in paranormal, science fiction, aviation, lifestyle, and fantasy. Known for his UFO and paranormal work, Michael wrote and directed 'The Shag Harbour UFO Incident', 'Intruders! Abductees Speak Out!', and the 2-hour feature doc, 'Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience', all for SPACE network

In 2009, Michael and partner Ian Johnston premiered their documentary, 'Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman', featuring John Landis, Ray Bradbury, and Forrest Ackerman, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The Globe and Mail called it, "Engaging, funny, and to be cherished."

Michael also wrote, directed, and appeared in 'Supernatural Investigator: The Antichrist.', and 'Visions From the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction.'

A licensed pilot, he scratched his flying itch and made, 'The Hero's Hero', which portrayed the life of Canada's most decorated flying ace, Billy Barker. Pierre Burton called it "A terrific profile of a real Canadian hero."

MacDonald also wrote and directed, 'Our Lady', a documentary probing the apparitions and visitations of the Virgin Mary, for VisionTV.

Specialties: Film and Television Directing, Producing, Writing, Editing, Cinematography; Music Composition; Aerial Photography; Licensed pilot.
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    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)
    Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
    7.8
    • Director
    • 2007
    True
    Short
    • Director
    • 2014
    What the Hell? A Practical Guide to Damnation
    • Director
      Second Unit
      Short
      • Director
      • 2011

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      • What the Hell? A Practical Guide to Damnation
        • Director
        • In Development



      • True
        Short
        • Director
        • 2014
      • Our Lady (2012)
        Our Lady
        TV Movie
        • Director
        • 2012
      • Second Unit
        Short
        • co-director
        • 2011
      • Robert J. Sawyer in Supernatural Investigator (2008)
        Supernatural Investigator
        5.0
        TV Series
        • Director
        • 2008
      • Intruders: Abductees Speak Out! (2008)
        Intruders: Abductees Speak Out!
        TV Movie
        • Director
        • 2008
      • Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)
        Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
        7.8
        • Director
        • 2007
      • Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005)
        Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
        TV Movie
        • Director
        • 2005
      • Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience (2004)
        Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience
        8.4
        TV Mini Series
        • Director
        • 2004
      • The Hero's Hero: The Forgotten Life of William Barker (2003)
        The Hero's Hero: The Forgotten Life of William Barker
        TV Movie
        • Director
        • 2003
      • The Food Hunter
        TV Series
        • Director
        • 2002–2003
      • Superships (2001)
        Superships
        7.2
        TV Series
        • Director
        • 2001
      • Chef at Large
        7.7
        TV Series
        • Director
        • 2000
      • Shag Harbour UFO Incident (2000)
        Shag Harbour UFO Incident
        6.3
        TV Movie
        • Director
        • 2000
      • The Inn Chef
        TV Series
        • Director (1998-2000)
        • 1998–2000
      • Resourceful Renovator
        TV Series
        • Director (1995)
        • 1995

      Producer



      • What the Hell? A Practical Guide to Damnation
        • producer
        • In Development



      • True
        Short
        • producer
        • 2014
      • Second Unit
        Short
        • producer
        • 2011
      • Intruders: Abductees Speak Out! (2008)
        Intruders: Abductees Speak Out!
        TV Movie
        • producer
        • 2008
      • Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman (2007)
        Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman
        7.8
        • producer
        • 2007
      • Little Claus & Big Claus (2005)
        Little Claus & Big Claus
        TV Movie
        • executive producer
        • 2005
      • Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction (2005)
        Visions from the Edge: The Art of Science Fiction
        TV Movie
        • producer
        • 2005
      • Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience (2004)
        Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience
        8.4
        TV Mini Series
        • producer
        • 2004
      • The Food Hunter
        TV Series
        • producer
        • 2002–2003
      • Red Hot & Ready
        TV Series
        • producer (2001)
        • 2001
      • The Inn Chef
        TV Series
        • co-producer
        • 1998–2000

      Writer



      • What the Hell? A Practical Guide to Damnation
        • Writer
        • In Development



      • True
        Short
        • created by (creator)
        • 2014
      • Our Lady (2012)
        Our Lady
        TV Movie
        • Writer
        • 2012
      • Second Unit
        Short
        • Writer
        • 2011
      • Robert J. Sawyer in Supernatural Investigator (2008)
        Supernatural Investigator
        5.0
        TV Series
        • writer
        • 2008
      • Intruders: Abductees Speak Out! (2008)
        Intruders: Abductees Speak Out!
        TV Movie
        • Writer
        • 2008
      • Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience (2004)
        Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience
        8.4
        TV Mini Series
        • Writer (2004)
        • 2004
      • The Hero's Hero: The Forgotten Life of William Barker (2003)
        The Hero's Hero: The Forgotten Life of William Barker
        TV Movie
        • Writer
        • 2003
      • Shag Harbour UFO Incident (2000)
        Shag Harbour UFO Incident
        6.3
        TV Movie
        • Writer
        • 2000
      • Minyan on the Mira
        • writer
        • 1995

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