Draft:Jamie McDonald (author and filmmaker)

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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[edit]

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) [1] [2] [3] provides insights into lesser-known locations in the city. “New York City Yesterday and Today: The Tax Photographs” (2023) [4] features the historic tax photographs from The City of New York's Hall of Records and compares them to the same areas today.

Filmmaking[edit]

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) [5][6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] which received a New York Emmy Award for Business/Consumer Program in 2011 and was nominated again in the Business/Consumer Category in 2015.[12] 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.[13]. 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.[14] It received recognition by winning “Best Documentary” at the International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival [15] and at Dragon Con Film Festival[16] 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[17].

Awards[edit]

  • "New York Originals": New York Emmy for Business/Consumer Program Category (2011)[18]
  • "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares": Best Documentary, International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival (2007)[19]
  • "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares": Best Documentary, Dragon Con Film Festival (2006)[20]

Bibliography[edit]

  • "New York Originals: A Guide to the City’s Classic Shops & Mom and Pops" (2012)
  • "No Access New York" (2018)
  • “New York City Yesterday and Today: The Tax Photographs” (2023).

Filmography[edit]

  • "New York Originals" (PBS)
  • "Pulp Fiction Art: Cheap Thrills and Painted Nightmares" [21] [22]
  • "American Originals Made on Main Street"

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Publisher Catalog: No Access New York City". Globe Pequot. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Sam Roberts (September 20, 2018). "Where to Get Away in New York, Without Getting Away". New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Book Reviews". Bostonia. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Publisher Catalog: New York City Yesterday and Today". Globe Pequot. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "New York Originals: Showcasing one-of-a-kind small businesses in NYC". Universe Publishing. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "New York Originals: The City's Most Original Mom & Pop Shops To Visit (PHOTOS)". HuffPost. February 21, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND NYC MEDIA LAUNCH NEW TELEVISION LINE-UP ON NYC LIFE" (PDF). City of New York, Office of the Mayor. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "TELEVISION THAT'S EVEN MORE NEW YORK - Fall 2010 Programming" (PDF). NYC TV Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "Summer 2010 Programming" (PDF). NYC TV Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Spring/Summer 2011 Programming" (PDF). NYC TV Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "Fall 2011 Programming" (PDF). NYC TV Life. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "THE 58TH ANNUAL NEW YORK EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS" (PDF). New York Emmy Awards. February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  13. ^ Chris Erikson (September 2, 2012). "Jamie McDonald: My mom-and-pop New York". New York Post. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  14. ^ Taylor McNeil (May 2008). "Hooked! One man's determined quest to find—and frame—pulp art!". University of Chicago Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  15. ^ Hal C. F. Astell (July 18, 2007). "International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival 2006". Apocalypse Later. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "2006 Film Festival Awards". Dragon Con Independent Film Festival. July 21, 2006. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  17. ^ "THE 60TH ANNUAL NEW YORK EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS" (PDF). New York Emmy Awards. February 23, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  18. ^ "THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES, NEW YORK CHAPTER ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 54th ANNUAL NEW YORK EMMY® AWARDS". New York Emmy Awards. April 3, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  19. ^ Editorial staff (April 2007). "International Horror and Scif-Fi Film Festival Awards 2007". International Horror and Scif-Fi Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2007-06-30. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  20. ^ Editorial staff (July 22, 2006). "2006 Short Film Festival Awards". Daily Dragon Online. Dragon Con. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  21. ^ Bohus (August 2, 2007). "REVIEW: Pulp Fiction Art". Retro Thing. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  22. ^ Editorial Staff (October 11, 2007). "PULP FICTION ART: CHEAP THRILLS & PAINTED NIGHTMARES". PopMatters. Retrieved April 10, 2024.

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