About the filmmaker, Jeff McKay

I’ve been making films since 1986, working mostly as an editor and director.  Much of my early experience came from the National Film Board of Canada. Canada’s once upon a time great filmmaking institution. Between 1985 and 2003 I worked full time though I was contracted as a temporary employee. This was standard procedure by the NFB to keep film workers from receiving Canadian Government employee benefits. During my time at the NFB I made three full length documentaries including the feature length, theatrically released, Genie nominated, Peabody award winning, ‘Fat Chance’ which I directed, edited and co-wrote.

I had the good fortune to work with very talented and experienced filmmakers. 

Don Haig and Kent Martin who were my producers in the late 1990’s. They were extremely supportive and encouraging. In Winnipeg I was lucky to be the editor for John Paskievich, a long standing work relationship that has always been fun and interesting. 

In making my own films, I’ve embraced stories and subjects that are a celebration in the spirit of life. I’m fascinated with cultural history and its impact on our present day culture.

Some of the films that I have been so fortuitous to realize as full length documentary films include: 

FAT CHANCE: 72 min, 16mm, released in 1994.