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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.
Filmography8 titles

Kung Fu
2021Director
2021Director

Blindspot
2015Director
2015Director

Utopia Falls
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Director, Executive Producer, Writer

Cross
2024Director
2024Director

Degrassi: Next Class
2016Director
2016Director

40 Acres
2024Director, Executive Producer, Story, Writer
2024Director, Executive Producer, Story, Writer

The Lake
2022Director
2022Director

The Porter
2022Executive Producer
2022Executive Producer