James McDonald
Director
Biography
James grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where his love for movies took hold early. By seven, he was already captivated by film, and by ten, he was devouring books on filmmaking. At fourteen, he shot his first short film, a four-minute piece called “Chase.” He continued making movies as he got older, picking up awards and accolades and screening his work at respected festivals around the world, including the Dallas International Film Festival and the Burbank International Film Festival.
Alongside filmmaking, James is an accomplished movie critic, certified by both the Critics Choice Association, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, and the Online Film Critics Society. Since 2013, he’s reviewed films for major and independent studios in Hollywood, and he’s interviewed countless celebrities and filmmakers, helping to spotlight their latest projects.
Filmography
Space Marines
as Marine (uncredited) 1996
Nemesis
as Rick 2000
A Conversation with Mr. D
as Benny Dante 2009
The Photograph
as Newscaster 2003
The Reckoning
as Benny Dante 2014
In the Spotlight
as Man in Car 1997
Shadow Silence
as Detective O'Brien 1995
Between Friends
as Paul 1994
Unseen Rival
as Man on Television 1993
A Vicious Lie
as Dave 1992
Sisters
as Dr. Richards 1992
Tessa
as Michael 1992
Homage to Hitch
as Man 1990