James McDonald as Benny Dante in The Reckoning.

Publicity photo for The Reckoning (2011).

James McDonald in A Conversation with Mr. D (2009)

James McDonald directing a scene from Optimystic.

James McDonald directs Stephanie Robards in Nemesis.

James McDonald directs Jeffie Legend and Nancy Chartier in Divine Souls.

James McDonald sets up a shot on location while shooting In the Spotlight. Alongside him are co-producers Jeb Sherrill and Erin Teeple.

James McDonald and Ciaran Gallagher in A Vicious Lie (1992)

Director James McDonald sets up a shot during production on The Photograph (2003).

James McDonald directs Andrea Moore in The Photograph (2003).

James McDonald and Carolyn Lane in Between Friends (1994)

James McDonald directs Gidget Anthony and Denton Blane Everett.