Draft:Jamie McDonald (author and filmmaker)

James Edward McDonald born January 24, 1970 in Upper Saint Clair, PA, is a author and filmmaker. He grew up in Noblesville, IN and currently resides in New York City. He was educated at Noblesville High School, Boston University, and New York University. In his early career he was a TV producer at different TV stations.

Writing
Jamie McDonald has authored four non-fiction books on New York City including: “New York Originals: A Guide to the City’s Classic Shops & Mom and Pops” (2012) explores classic shops and small businesses in New York City. “No Access New York” (2018)  provides insights into lesser-known locations in the city. “New York City Yesterday and Today: The Tax Photographs” (2023) features the historic tax photographs from The City of New York's Hall of Records and compares them to the same areas today.

Filmmaking
Jamie McDonald's filmography encompasses his involvement in television and documentary filmmaking.

He created, wrote, produced, and hosted the television series "New York Originals" (2010)      which received a New York Emmy Award for Business/Consumer Program in 2011 and was nominated again in the Business/Consumer Category in 2015. The series focuses on showcasing unique small businesses in New York City, shares their unique stories, and uncovers how they have stood the test of time. . The series has been broadcast on over 80 PBS stations nationally.

McDonald wrote and directed the documentary "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares" (2005). The film explores the world of pulp fiction magazines and provides insights into this art form. It received recognition by winning “Best Documentary” at the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival and at Dragon Con Film Festival in 2006.

“American Originals Made on Main Street” (2016) is based on “New York Originals. This one-hour documentary takes viewers across the United States to find some of the most unique, one-of-a-kind shops, businesses, and factories out there. Originally airing on PBS, this special was New York Emmy-nominated for Business/Consumer Program in 2017.

Awards

 * "New York Originals": New York Emmy for Business/Consumer Program Category (2011)
 * "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares": Best Documentary, International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival (2007)
 * "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares": Best Documentary, Dragon Con Film Festival (2006)

Filmography

 * "New York Originals" (PBS)
 * "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares"
 * "American Originals Made on Main Street"