Donna McKenna

Teaches at Chicago Photography Classes

Donna McKenna is an international casting director and producer who known for discovering unique new talent as well as recognizing the seasoned professional whom have the desire to take risks and play against their type.

Some of her films have been invited to screen at renowned film festivals including the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival, some of her films have been nominated and or won festival awards especially in the acting category.

Donna is extremely passionate about every project she is involved in.She is respected for her critical and creative thinking, fast problem solving, recruiting and negotiating skills. These essential skills and valuable abilities combined with her team player attitude have made her an asset to any production and have garnered her wonderful relationships and trust with actors, agents’ managers, directors, producers and crew. Her genuine likable personality mixed with her many skills and abilities make her a casting director/ producer that many want to work again and again.

Donna holds a seat on the board of the Nassau County Film and Television Foundation, she is a member of the Suffolk County Film Commission and The Casting Society of America.