Bruce Goodison
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Bruce Goodison | |
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| Born | Bruce Goodison |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, Writer, Director |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Website | https://www.indefinitefilms.co.uk/ |
Bruce Goodison is one of UK’s drama directors, recognized with BAFTA, RTS, and Emmy honors for his morally complex and character-driven films. His debut feature Leave to Remain won international awards and featured a soundtrack by Alt-J. He has directed acclaimed works such as Murdered by My Father (which earned Adeel Akhtar a historic BAFTA), Born to Kill, and Doctor Foster, each earning major awards for their leads. His documentaries and dramas, including Flight 93, Our War, and SAS: Iranian Embassy Siege, have received BAFTA and Grierson recognition. Most recently, he directed Then Barbara Met Alan and the ghost film Black Cab, continuing his reputation as one of Britain’s most accomplished storytellers.
Goodison started out as a street photographer.[1] His daughter, Camilla, died when he was 23.[2]
His projects span acclaimed films and series such as Murdered by My Father, Doctor Foster, Born to Kill, and Our War, featuring standout performances by actors like Adeel Akhtar, Maxine Peake, and John Boyega.
He currently co-runs Indefinite Films with producer Kate Cook.[3]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Held Hostage: The in Amenas Ordeal | Director | [4] | |
| 2013 | Leave to Remain | Director | [5] | |
| 2016 | Murdered by My Father | Director | [6] | |
| 2022 | Then Barbara Met Alan | Director | [7] | |
| 2024 | Black Cab | Director | [8] | |
| 2025 | Girl Next Door | Writer, Director | [9] | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Our World War | Director | ||
| 2015 | Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned | Director | Episode 4 and 5 of Season 1 | [10][11] |
| 2017 | Born to Kill | Director | Episode 1-4 of Season 1 | [12] |
