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The Summer 2003 issue of Montage magazine (covering issues in the art and commerce of the international film, television, and new media industries) features an interview with Bruce McDonald, one of the Canadian directors on QAF who has many credits to his name. When asked what it's like working with people who are the leads in a TV series, and those who are hopefully on the rise, Bruce responds, "It’s very exciting. When you’ve got a guy like Gale Harold, from Queer as Folk, who’s a really hot actor, you know that one day Gale’s going to be the key instrument to help finance a movie. So that’s a good thing. Certain shows will give you keys for later films. I always get on very well with actors on movies and TV especially. On TV, I pay a lot of attention to the actors. I think there is mutual respect. I really respect that these people can grind through pages and pages of sometimes great material, but often questionable material, and make it sound really exciting."

Bruce is asked whether he thinks QAF is 'radical'. "In a certain way it’s about a cutting edge underground culture. There’s a long way to go though; they could push it further, but there’s the American morality at the heart of it all. It’s almost a family show. Sex in the City may be the real gay show because it’s about going out and getting laid. I think that’s the show gay guys watch and it’s the straight women who watch Queer As Folk. It’s all about being in a meaningful relationship, finding meaning, cuddling." Has working in television helped him grow as a director? "Each show I always experiment. On Queer as Folk, we decided to shoot one show with one lens, just to see [the effect]. On another show, we used all long lenses. It was funny [and it worked]. I feel really comfortable now. I remember walking onto a set about four years ago and thinking, 'I’m home!' Whether I’ve done my prep or haven’t done my prep, l trust the people I’m working with on set. It’s totally natural. I love to shoot, it’s my favourite thing. Some directors prefer editing or writing, but not me."