Douglas Cook is a Calgary-based filmmaker and artist known for crafting visually distinctive, tactile films that blend practical artistry with cinematic storytelling. His work spans commercials, music videos, and narrative projects, often combining in-camera techniques with emerging technologies.

Selected as one of eight Canadian directors to attend a Directors Guild of Canada virtual production workshop, Douglas has directed projects utilizing LED volume environments, including the music video 12 Chains by Atomis and commercial work with Beama Visual Environments. His virtual production short film Look Up, featuring a puppet-driven performance, was an Official Selection at the Spark Animation Festival.

Douglas's handcrafted promotional work for Honens earned three Rosie Awards, including Best Director, Best Production Designer, and Best Promotional Production. His short puppet films Old Dragon Man was an Official Selection at the Calgary International Film Festival, Take A Seat screened at the Edmonton International Film Festival, Float Away won Best Music Video at the Alberta Film and Television Awards, and Before The Sun is an Official Selection at the 2026 Regina International Film Festival & Awards (RIFFA).

Douglas is currently developing his first feature-length film, The Smolderkin, an original fantasy project exploring the intersection of traditional marionette puppetry and modern virtual production. Rooted in handcrafted artistry, the film reflects his passion for creating cinematic worlds that feel tangible, immersive, and timeless.