
Jack McDonald
Jack McDonald is a Cinematographer with an MFA in Cinematography from AFI Conservatory, and a BFA in Film & TV from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. His cinematography credits include MOTHERWITCH (2026), an atmospheric folk-horror feature film shot in Cyprus, world premiere 2026 International Film Festival Rotterdam. His AFI thesis film, FISHMONGER, had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest ahead of its European premiere at Sitges, and was nominated for Best Cinematography 2024 by New Filmmakers LA. Jack shot the comedy short COFFEE SHOP NAMES, which was acquired by HBO MAX, played at Tribeca, and won Best Comedy at Palm Springs ShortFest. He shot three episodes of the Hulu series BITE SIZE HALLOWEEN. Additional DP credits include EMBRYO, PICNIC AND A LITTLE MUTINY, RATED R, SKETCH, BUG BITE, LATE SUMMER DREAM OF FLYING, which premiered at CAMERIMAGE. Previously, Jack worked as Gaffer and Key Grip on dozens of feature films, including the Safdie Brothers' GOOD TIME and Chloé Zhao's THE RIDER.
Credits
Newest first
Here We Are AgainDirector of Photography2026
MotherwitchCinematography2026
Open WideCinematography2025
Möbius LoopCinematography2025
EmbryoCinematography2024
FishmongerCinematography2023
AnnetteCamera Operator2021
IntermediumKey Grip2020
Coffee Shop NamesCinematography2020
Bug BiteCinematography2019
She Came from the WoodsKey Grip2018
The RiderGaffer2018
Good TimeAdditional Grip2017
Good TimeGaffer2017
White GirlKey Grip2016
AfronautsKey Grip2014
FloodBest Boy Grip2012