Directing
R.T. Thorne
Place of birth
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Known for
Directing
Credits
2 titles
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.
Known for
Behind the camera
6.6Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
40 Acres
2025
6.6Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.
40 Acres
2025