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Hettie Macdonald
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England, United Kingdom
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| Alma mater | Bristol University |
| Occupation | Film director, theatre director, television director |
Hettie Macdonald is an English director who works in film, theatre, and television. She is well-known for directing the 2007 episode of Doctor Who called "Blink". This episode was very popular and even won a Hugo Award, which is a big award for science fiction and fantasy.
Hettie Macdonald has won several awards for her work. These include a BAFTA Television Award for Best Single Drama and a Grand Prix award. She has also been nominated for many other awards, including two BAFTA Television Awards.
The "Blink" episode of Doctor Who is often considered one of the best episodes since the show returned in 2005. In 2009, a magazine called SFX said that the ending of "Blink" was the scariest moment in Doctor Who history. They praised Hettie's "perfect direction." She returned to direct more Doctor Who episodes in 2015.
Before becoming a director, Hettie studied English at Bristol University. She then trained to be a director at the Royal Court Theatre. She also worked as an associate director at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.
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Directing Career
Hettie Macdonald directed her first full-length film in 1996. It was called Beautiful Thing. This film received good reviews and is seen as an important movie for the LGBTQ+ community. She didn't direct another cinema film until 2023, which was The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. This movie also got positive reviews.
Hettie has also directed many plays for the stage.
Film and TV Work
Hettie Macdonald has directed many different projects. Here are some of her notable works:
Films Directed
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1996 | Beautiful Thing | |
| 2023 | The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry |
Television Shows Directed
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1997 | Casualty | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2001 | In a Land of Plenty | A miniseries |
| 2003 | Servants | Directed 3 episodes |
| 2005–13 | Poirot | Directed episodes like "The Mystery of the Blue Train" |
| 2006 | Banglatown Banquet | A TV movie |
| 2007–15 | Doctor Who | Directed famous episodes like "Blink" |
| 2008 | White Girl | A TV movie |
| 2008 | The Fixer | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Wallander | Directed the episode "Faceless Killers" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: UK | Directed the episode "Masquerade" |
| 2012 | Hit & Miss | Directed 3 episodes |
| 2013 | The Tunnel | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2015–17 | Fortitude | Directed 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Howards End | Directed 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Normal People | Directed 6 episodes |
Theatre Plays Directed
| Year | Title | Venue | Notes |
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| 1997 | The Northern Fox | Ambassadors Theatre | |
| 1998 | Hey Persephone! | Aldeburgh Festival / Almeida Theatre | |
| 1998 | The Storm | Almeida Theatre | |
| 2002 | She Stoops to Conquer | Theatre Royal, Margate | |
| 2002 | Top Girls | Citizens Theatre | |
| 2004 | M.A.D. | Bush Theatre | |
| 2006 | On Insomnia and Midnight | Royal Court |
Awards and Nominations
Hettie Macdonald has been recognized with several awards for her directing work.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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| 2008 | Hugo Award | Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form | "Blink", Doctor Who | Won | This award is for excellent science fiction or fantasy works. |
| 2009 | BAFTA Television Awards | Best Single Drama | White Girl | Won | BAFTA awards are given for achievements in film, television, and games in the UK. |
| 2013 | BAFTA Television Craft Awards | Best Director: Fiction | Hit & Miss | Nominated | Nominated for her directing skills. |
| 2018 | BAFTA Television Awards | Best Mini-Series | Howards End | Nominated | Nominated for her work on this TV miniseries. |
See also
- List of female film and television directors
- List of LGBT-related films directed by women
