Debbie McGee

Debbie McGee made her first film in Vancouver in 1983, and her last film in St. John’s in 2013. In between those markers, she worked as a writer and director of short dramas and NFB documentaries, before joining the Media Unit at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador as Producer/Director. She has been an active volunteer with arts organizations throughout her career, serving on many boards, juries and councils. Breakwater Books published Debbie’s first book, Cautiously Pessimistic: love and death in the digital age in June 2025. It was a finalist for the 2026 BMO Winterset Award.

Debbie is a mother and grandmother. She lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland, with her adorable puppy Cammie. Her films and awards are available for viewing on her website: debbiemcgee.ca