Michael Jones

Known for

Directing

Born

March 28, 1944

Birthplace

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

Died

March 4, 2018 (aged 73)

Biography

Michael Jones was a Canadian film director and screenwriter based in Newfoundland, known for his films which depicted the island's culture and humour. He was the sibling of filmmakers Andy and Cathy Jones.

Best known work

Opposing Force

1986

Secret Nation

1992

Anchor Zone

1994

The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood

1986

Understanding Bliss

1990

White Thunder

2002

Congratulations

2000

Pegi Nicol: Something Dancing About Her

2004

When Ponds Freeze Over

1998

Finding Mary March

1988

Filmography

TBA
Cathy at 16
Director
2023
The Story of Faustus Bidgood
as archive footage
2009
Sweet Pickle
as Narrator
2006
Buried at Sea
as Narrator (voice)
2004
Pegi Nicol: Something Dancing About Her
as Narrator (voice)
2002
White Thunder
as Narrator (Voice)
2001
Westray
as Narrator (voice)
2000
Preludes
Director
2000
Congratulations
as Himself, Director, Writer
1998
When Ponds Freeze Over
Director of Photography
1998
The Pasta King of the Caribbean
1996
The Elf
Director of Photography
1994
Anchor Zone
Cinematography
1992
Secret Nation
as Leo Cryptus (voice), Director, Cinematography, Editor, Camera Operator
1990
Understanding Bliss
as Tom (Archive Footage)
1990
Down the Road
Cinematography
1990
Rufus Guinchard
Editorial Consultant
1989
Multiple Choice
Cinematography
1988
Hey Elvis!
as Dr. Gordon Puss
1988
Finding Mary March
Director of Photography
1986
Opposing Force
Director of Photography
1986
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer, Editor
1985
Linda Joy
Sound, Cinematography
1981
Sisters of the Silver Scalpel
Director, Editor
1976
Dolly Cake
Director, Editor, Cinematography, Writer