I am an award-winning producer, filmmaker, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter, with hands-on experience teaching and mentoring students in all facets of communications, film, media, and theater in a synergistic and collaborative environment. I excel at developing students' ability to express original ideas and instill a thorough understanding of the critical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of film, theater, and digital media. I demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, integrity, and dedication to implementing innovative programs and instructional strategies to achieve effective learning and increase student engagement. I am well-versed in building trust and relationships with students, faculty, parents, and professionals at all levels. I am also an accomplished, published researcher and essayist.…

Donald Thompson

I am an award-winning producer, filmmaker, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter, with hands-on experience teaching and mentoring students in all facets of communications, film, media, and theater in a synergistic and collaborative environment. I excel at developing students' ability to express original ideas and instill a thorough understanding of the critical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of film, theater, and digital media. I demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, integrity, and dedication to implementing innovative programs and instructional strategies to achieve effective learning and increase student engagement. I am well-versed in building trust and relationships with students, faculty, parents, and professionals at all levels. I am also an accomplished, published researcher and essayist.…

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I am an award-winning producer, filmmaker, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter, with hands-on experience teaching and mentoring students in all facets of communications, film, media, and theater in a synergistic and collaborative environment.

I excel at developing students’ ability to express original ideas and instill a thorough understanding of the critical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of film, theater, and digital media. I demonstrate an outstanding work ethic, integrity, and dedication to implementing innovative programs and instructional strategies to achieve effective learning and increase student engagement. I am well-versed in building trust and relationships with students, faculty, parents, and professionals at all levels. I am also an accomplished, published researcher and essayist.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
October 1, 2024 - Present
Teach AS.480.615 (Introduction to Storytelling), AS.480.604 (Theory of Mass Communication), AS.480.642 (Corporate Social Responsibility) and AS.480.686 (Entertainment-Education) to graduate students in the JHU Communication Program.
Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Teach ‘Understanding Movies’ for UMGC – ARTH 334. The course focuses on both the history and aesthetics of film. Work done on-site and online (hybrid).
Mentor at University of California, Los Angeles
November 1, 2018 - Present
Provide effective advice to both grad and undergrad students regarding their theater, media, film, and TV careers, as well as detailed feedback specific to their creative work.
Guest Lecturer at American University, School of Communications
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Lectured Capstone Graduate Students regarding a cultural analysis of world views and what that means to a communicator.
President/Producer/Advisor/Mentor at nextPix Productions
March 1, 2000 - Present
Effectively manage the daily operations of the company, including management of all social media. Provide expertise to clients related to a variety of film and media-related service offerings that include production services, promo videos, pitch decks, and screenplays. Also maintain the corporate website, blog, and social media.
Online Editor and Writer at SolPix Webzine (SolPix Blog)
March 1, 2002 - Present
Perform the creation and editing of content regarding culture, film history and criticism for the online blog.
Associate Editor and Writer at The Potomac, Online Journal
May 1, 2006 - October 31, 2017
Involved extensively with writing and editing political essays under the WebDelSol media complex.
Founding Partner at Center for Mindful Business
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founding partner focusing on mindful business practices and collaboration; contribute to research and industry partnerships.
Podcaster at Artfully Mindful
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Podcaster focusing on mindful business topics; 100+ episodes produced.
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / Villette trailer
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed and produced Villette trailer (2021) and other projects; oversaw editing and post-production.
Director/Writer/Editor at Dream Stuff IndiePix (Medea, South Carolina trailer)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed/Writer/Editor Medea, South Carolina trailer (2021).
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / India Music Video
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed/Produced/Edited India (Music Video).
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / Dreaming (Music Video)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed/Produced/Edited Dreaming (Music Video).
Producer/Writer/Director at Lenz Foundation / Signs of a Rebel Buddha (teaser)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Producer/Writer/Director for teaser.
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / The Day After Tomorrow (teaser)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Director/Producer/Editor for teaser.
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / Bala (teaser)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Director/Producer/Editor for Bala teaser.
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / Universe (short)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed/Produced/Edited Universe (short).
Director/Producer/Editor at nextPix Productions / Walking (short)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Directed/Produced/Edited Walking (short).
Co-Producer at Desert Highway / Yomeddine
January 1, 2018 - Present
Associate Producer on Yomeddine film project.
Co-Producer at Brad Bischoff Gravitas / Grasshoppers
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-Funder on Grasshoppers project.
Co-Producer at Television/Film projects
January 1, 2010 - Present
Various co-producing roles on early works listed in filmography (Tibet in Song, etc.).
Co-Producer at Guge Productions / New Yorker Films
January 1, 2010 - Present
Co-Producer on Tibet in Song.
Co-Funder at The Trials of Darryl Hunt
January 1, 2004 - Present
Co-Funder for the documentary.
Co-Producer at Singing the Bones
January 1, 2001 - Present
Co-Producer for the project.

Education

PhD Candidate in Communication and Media Studies (MCOM-PHD) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
August 1, 2026 - March 17, 2026
Master of Arts in Theater, with emphasis in Media Criticism at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture Television, with emphasis in Film Production (cum laude) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

Mindfulness Meditation Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Center for Mindful Business Certification
January 1, 2022 - March 17, 2026
DEIA Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
CITI Research Training
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    paper Screenwriter

    I have worked on-assignment as a screenwriter and successfully delivered quality, award-winning material in genres such as thriller, drama, comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy. I execute quickly and am easy to work with. My screenplays have won numerous awards, been successfully produced and distributed, and achieved my clients’ goals. You can find my International Screenwriters’ Association profile here: https://www.twine.net/signin