EDUCATOR
Donahue has taught at the American Film Institute, Chapman University, LMU and UCLA. He has spoken on numerous panels at film festivals, and conducted workshops at leading universities and colleges. His teaching competencies include: The Business of Media, Directing, Documentaries, Film and Television Production, Producing, and Screenwriting.
His teaching experience extends from elementary school through adults. At the age of 23, he was the appointed the Dean of Students at a high school with 1,200 students in New Orleans.
Student projects:
MGMT 403 - The Business of Entertainment | Video Presentations:
SW 471 - The Development Process for Film & Television | Pitch Decks:
“I was particularly impressed by Prof. Donahue’s inclusive educational approach and his pedagogical principle of being sensitive to cultural diversity in the class. To this day my classmates and I still talk about some of the strategies he shared in his lectures.”
“Professor Donahue’s insights into the industry, his willingness to share his experiences and his relationships gives him and A+ in my book.”
“He challenged us to think differently. Loved the puzzles and brain teasers he used at the beginning of class. ”
What Film Schools Should Teach You (But Don't): Interview with Award-Winning Producer/Professor Chris Donahue