James McDonald
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.
Acting
Movie
Space Marines
as Marine (uncredited)
1996
Movie
Nemesis
as Rick
2000
Movie
The Photograph
as Newscaster
2003
Movie
In the Spotlight
as Man in Car
1997
Movie
Unseen Rival
as Man on Television
1993
Movie
A Conversation with Mr. D
as Benny Dante
2009
Movie
The Reckoning
as Benny Dante
2014
Movie
Shadow Silence
as Detective O'Brien
1995
Movie
Between Friends
as Paul
1994
Movie
A Vicious Lie
as Dave
1992
Movie
Sisters
as Dr. Richards
1992
Movie
Tessa
as Michael
1992
Movie
Homage to Hitch
as Man
1990
Movie
And They Say There Is No God
as Voice
2012
Crew
Movie
Archons
Executive Producer
2018
Movie
The Poltergeist Diaries
Associate Producer
2021
Movie
The Horror Vault: Part 1
Executive Producer
2008
Movie
Nemesis
Director
2000
Movie
The Photograph
Director
2003
Movie
In the Spotlight
Director
1997
Movie
Unseen Rival
Director
1993
Movie
The Haunted Studio
Associate Producer
2024
Movie
The Reckoning
Director
2014
Movie
A Conversation with Mr. D
Director
2009
Movie
The Final Episode
Associate Producer
2026
Movie
Divine Souls
Director
2007