R.T. Thorne

Director

Place of birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Biography

R.T. Thorne is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker known for his eclectic storytelling. A versatile director, screenwriter, and producer, Thorne first debuted on the music video scene over a decade ago. His indie feature film, "40 Acres," starring Danielle Deadwyler, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024, receiving critical acclaim and earning a spot among TIFF's top 10 films. The film also had international premieres at the Red Sea Film Festival and SXSW, achieving a "Fresh" certification on Rotten Tomatoes.

Filmography (8)

• 40 Acres (2025, ★ 6.7)
• Degrassi: Next Class (2016, ★ 6.8)
• Blindspot (2015, ★ 7.4)
• Utopia Falls (2020, ★ 7.1)
• Kung Fu (2021, ★ 7.5)
• The Lake (2022, ★ 6.1)
• Cross (2024, ★ 7)
• The Porter (2022, ★ 5.4)