Jack McDonald
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Films & Documentaries

Animated shorts, VFX work and documentaries. Filter by my role on each project.

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Leaving For A Long Time
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Leaving For A Long Time

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Director / Animator / Editor

An animated music video for the band Shiffley, part of a larger expanded universe created at Fulton Street Media Group. I directed, animated and edited the project, and was involved in every stage of production, including helping hire the team.

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Narrative3D AnimationDirecting
Case study
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The Mothman

Film
Director / Animator / Editor

An animated short where I learned motion capture and compositing. It follows a detective investigating a supernatural death. Teaser below.

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Narrative3D AnimationVFXDirecting
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A Shot of Cold Medicine

Film
VFX Artist / Animator

I added a CGI character to the film, collaborated with the director on the character's design and animation, and composited the character into the scene.

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NarrativeVFX3D Animation
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Creature in the Mines

Film
Lead Animator

I did most of the animation, mapped out scenes from the storyboard, and led VFX and simulations alongside two other artists.

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Narrative3D AnimationVFX
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America's Condition

America's Condition

Documentary
Editor

A deep dive into the neglected towns of Appalachia. (In post-production)

Documentary
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Aging Punk

Aging Punk

Documentary
Editor

A short documentary following an aging tattoo artist. (In post-production)

Documentary
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The Way You Left

The Way You Left

Documentary
Editor

Exploring the impact JFK's assassination left on America, and mourning what could have been. (In post-production)

Documentary
3D modeling & animation

More 3D work, all in one place

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Jack McDonald resume, 2026 to 2027