- Originally worked as a one man crew, writing, directing, producing and shooting as well as scoring, editing and title design. To this day he still maintains a high level of control over his projects and continues to multitask during a production.
- Has been a die hard fan of filmmaker Kevin Smith since purchasing a rental copy of 'Dogma' from a friend in 1999.
- During the early stages of production on his Kevin Smith biopic, Shooting Clerks, Downie attended a screening of Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie, along with a large majority of the cast. After the show, they were all invited back stage to meet both Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. As they climbed the stairs, producer Brett Murray, who knew how important the moment was for Downie, insisted that everyone hold back and allow him to enter first so he would be the first face Smith saw. Downie likens it to a trip to Santa's grotto whereby the eager child (Downie), is lead by a friendly elf (Jason Mewes' wife Jordan Monsanto), through the grotto door, past Mrs. Claus (Smith's wife Jennifer Schwalbach) and into the grotto itself. Smith bypassed a hand shake and gathered up Downie, and later the entire cast in a bear hug. The meeting ended with both parties trading posters for their respective movies.
- Worked as a background artist prior to becoming a filmmaker.
- Co-founded multimedia production company Auld Reekie Media with his Shooting Clerks producer, Brett Murray.
- Has a bachelor's degree in Computer Arts.
- Has three sisters and two brothers.
- Suffers from a condition known as Gilbert's Syndrome, which, due to a slightly higher level of bilirubin, causes the skin to appear slightly jaundiced when stressed or ill.
- Enjoys classic literature, horror and collects and makes props for fun.
- Accredits Hollywood Babble-On co-host Ralph Garman and fellow listener Thomas Towner for kick starting his career. During a 2011 episode of the popular podcast, Garman read aloud a casting call for the film that would become 'Babble-On Begins'. Towner was cited as the one responsible for bringing it to Garman's attention. Downie has been looking for Towner ever since and firmly beleives he owes him a rather big debt of gratitude.
- Is a life-long fan of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- Great-nephew of Scottish Premiere League footballer, Tommy Gibb.
- Favorite filmmakers include Kevin Smith, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, Taika Waititi, Edgar Wright, Lloyd Kaufman, Richard Donner, Spike Lee, Denis Villeneuve, Robert Zemeckis, Jordan Peel, Joe Dante, Christopher Columbus and John Carpenter.
- Collects VHS, laserdiscs, audio cassettes and various other defunct media formats.
- Has a fascination with off-kilter comic book characters such as Howard the Duck, Spider Gwen, Tank Girl and the Tick.
- Suffered congestive coronary (heart) failure in early 2023.
- Has ADHD.
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