Biography

David Mackenzie was born on May 10, 1966 in Corbridge, Northumberland, England, UK. He is a director and producer, known for Starred Up (2013), Perfect Sense (2011) and Hell or High Water (2016).

Often works with Chris Pine and Ewan McGregor

Directed one Oscar nominated performance: Jeff Bridges in Hell or High Water (2016).

Older brother of Alastair Mackenzie.

Brother-in-law of Susan Vidler.

Most of his features were shot in Scotland and are set in Scotland.

In America, the word 'adult' has come to indicate fairly strong pornography, whereas elsewhere in the world it means mature and grownup themes. I like to think I'm helping to reclaim the notion of being an adult. In both Asylum (2005) and Young Adam (2003), sexuality is not really romantic - it comes from an inner place or a need that has to be fulfilled. It's not motivated by romance or the traditional things. By Hollywood standards, that may be shocking, as if something used to sell beer can actually be a transformative experience.

[on what types of movies he likes to go see] All sorts, although I pretty much hate the big franchise fantasy movies. I have no connection to any of them, so I don't see them. I guess I'm interested in 'grown up' cinema rather than cinema for kids.