Bruce Goodison

Bruce Goodison
Born
Bruce Goodison
OccupationsFilmmaker, Writer, Director
Years active1989–present
Websitehttps://www.indefinitefilms.co.uk/

Bruce Goodison is one of UK’s drama directors, recognized with BAFTA, RTS, and Emmy honors for his morally complex and character-driven films. His debut feature Leave to Remain won international awards and featured a soundtrack by Alt-J. He has directed acclaimed works such as Murdered by My Father (which earned Adeel Akhtar a historic BAFTA), Born to Kill, and Doctor Foster, each earning major awards for their leads. His documentaries and dramas, including Flight 93, Our War, and SAS: Iranian Embassy Siege, have received BAFTA and Grierson recognition. Most recently, he directed Then Barbara Met Alan and the ghost film Black Cab, continuing his reputation as one of Britain’s most accomplished storytellers.

Career

Goodison started out as a street photographer. His daughter, Camilla, died when he was 23.

His projects span acclaimed films and series such as Murdered by My Father, Doctor Foster, Born to Kill, and Our War, featuring standout performances by actors like Adeel Akhtar, Maxine Peake, and John Boyega.

He currently co-runs Indefinite Films with producer Kate Cook.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes Refs.
2013 Held Hostage: The in Amenas Ordeal Director
2013 Leave to Remain Director
2016 Murdered by My Father Director
2022 Then Barbara Met Alan Director
2024 Black Cab Director
2025 Girl Next Door Writer, Director

Television

Year Title Role Notes Refs.
2014 Our World War Director
2015 Doctor Foster: A Woman Scorned Director Episode 4 and 5 of Season 1
2017 Born to Kill Director Episode 1-4 of Season 1

Awards and nominations

Year Award Work Category Result Ref.
2003 British Academy Television Award SAS: Iranian Embassy Siege Flaherty Documentary Award (TV) Nominated
2015 British Academy Television Award Our World War Best Mini-Series Nominated
2017 British Academy Television Award

Murdered by My Father

 Best Single Drama Nominated
2025 Royal Television Society West of England Awards D-Day: The Unheard Tapes Factual Won

References

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  8. ↑ Blem, Tiffany (2024-11-09). "Interview With Nick Frost and Bruce Goodison For 'Black Cab'". PopHorror. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
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  11. ↑ "BBC One - Doctor Foster, Series 1, Episode 4". BBC. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  12. ↑ Mays, Team Daniel (2018-03-07). "Born to Kill". Daniel Mays. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  13. ↑ "Flaherty Documentary Award". Bafta. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  14. ↑ "Bafta TV awards 2015: Winners in full". BBC News. 2015-04-08. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
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