Michael Doneger

Michael Doneger
Born (1986-07-21) July 21, 1986 (age 38)
Hewlett, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materJohns Hopkins University
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor
Websitewww.cloverhillpictures.com

Michael Doneger (born July 21, 1986) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. Doneger is notable as screenwriter of Shelly starring Awkwafina and Karen Gillan, lead actor in the 2015 film The Escort,[1] director of the film Brampton's Own, which starred actors Jean Smart, Alex Russell and Rose McIver,[2][3] as well as director and producer of the documentary Fate of a Sport that was executive produced by LeBron James and acquired by ESPN Films.[4] Doneger also wrote, directed, and starred in his debut feature film This Thing with Sarah.[5] In addition, Doneger was a former lacrosse player on the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays and San Jose Stealth lacrosse teams.[6]

  1. ^ Hipes, Patrick (July 18, 2016). "MTV Developing 'The Escort' Pilot Based On Feature Film With Michael Doneger". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. ^ Glover, Arthur (2019). "Interview with Filmmaker Michael Doneger, Director of Romantic Baseball Drama BRAMPTON'S OWN". Scenester. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  3. ^ Windsor, Rachel (Oct 19, 2018). "'Brampton's Own' director Michael Doneger on obstacles faced while filming: "Making a movie is like playing that game 'Whac-A-Mole'"". Meaww. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  4. ^ "ESPN Films Nabs Lacrosse Doc Fate of a Sport From LeBron James". 2022-06-17. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
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