About
David MacDougall (born November 12, 1939) is an American-Australian visual anthropologist, academic, and documentary filmmaker, who is known for his ethnographic film work in Africa, Australia, Europe and India. For much of his career he co-produced and co-directed films with his wife, fellow filmmaker Judith MacDougall. In 1972, his first film, To Live with Herds was awarded the Grand Prix "Venezia Genti" at the Venice Film Festival. He has lived in Australia since 1975, and is currently a professor in the Research School of Humanities & the Arts at Australian National University.
Filmography
The Queen of the Hills2025 · Director
Arnav at Six2014 · Director
Under the Palace Wall2014 · Director, Producer
Sweetgrass2009 · Thanks
Gandhi's Children2008 · Director, Producer, Cinematography, Editor
SchoolScapes2007 · Director
The Age of Reason2004 · Director
The New Boys2003 · Director
Karam in Jaipur2001 · Director
With Morning Hearts2001 · Director
Doon School Chronicles2000 · Director
Tempus de baristas1994 · Director
Photo Wallahs1991 · Director of Photography, Producer
Link-Up Diary1987 · Director
Sunny and the Dark Horse1987 · Director
A Transfer Of Power1986 · Director, Camera Operator
Three Horsemen1982 · Director
Collum Calling Canberra1981 · Director
A Wife Among Wives1981 · Director, Director of Photography, Producer
The Wedding Camels1980 · Director, Writer