Morag McKinnon is an award-winning Scottish director and screenwriter. She is best known for her work on feature films such as The Devil’s Chair (2007), Donkeys (2010) and Where Do We Go From Here? (2015).
McKinnon was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. She studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, where she specialized in directing and screenwriting. After graduating in 1999, she began her career making short films and documentaries. Her first feature film, The Devil’s Chair, was released in 2007 and was well-received by critics.
In 2010, McKinnon released Donkeys, a critically acclaimed comedy-drama about a young couple on the brink of divorce. The film was nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Feature Film.
In 2014, McKinnon directed the critically acclaimed Where Do We Go From Here?, which tells the story of a young woman living in Glasgow who is struggling to deal with the death of her mother. The film was nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Feature Film.
McKinnon also directed the 2015 television movie The Unfortunate Case of Mary O’Keefe. The film follows the story of a young woman in Glasgow who is dealing with the death of her mother and trying to find her place in the world. The film was well-received by critics and won several awards, including a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Television Drama.
McKinnon’s latest project is the 2017 feature film Iona, which follows the story of a young woman who returns to her home island after a tragedy. The film was released to critical acclaim and won several awards, including a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Feature Film.
McKinnon’s work has been praised for its sensitive and heartfelt approach to storytelling. She has been nominated for numerous awards, including a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Director in 2010, a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Feature Film in 2014, and a BAFTA Scotland award for Best Feature Film in 2017.
McKinnon is a respected and accomplished director who continues to create compelling and thought-provoking films. Her work is a testament to the power of storytelling and its ability to move and inspire audiences around the world.
