Donald H Hewitt

Donald H Hewitt is a working screenwriter and WGA member with 20 years of industry
experience. He is currently writing the upcoming Sci-fi feature Gods of Mars. Recently, he
adapted a classic novel for a mini-series starring and produced by Sir Ben Kingsley. He has also written extensively in the feature world including credits on Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated films. Donald has also had the privilege of working with some of the top producers in the industry, such as: David Heyman, John Lasseter, Peter Chernin, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Charles Roven' and Alex Gartner.

PRODUCED FEATURES
SPIES IN DISGUISE (2019) (uncredited, story by)
Produced by: Michael J. Travers Fox Animation
PONYO (uncredited) (2009)
Produced by: Kennedy/Marshall, Toshio Suzuki Pixar/Disney
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2006) (Oscar-nominated – Best Animated Feature)
Produced by: John Lasseter, Toshio Suzuki Pixar/Disney
POM POKO (2004) (voice director as well)
Produced by: Ned Lott, Toshio Suzuki Disney
CAT RETURNS (2004)
Produced by: Rick Dempsey, Toshio Suzuki Disney
WHISPER OF THE HEART (2004)
Produced by: Rick Dempsey, Toshio Suzuki Disney
NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (2003)
Produced by: Rick Dempsey, Toshio Suzuki Disney
MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (2003)
Produced by: Rick Dempsey, Toshio Suzuki Disney
PORCO ROSSO (2003)
Produced by: Rick Dempsey, Toshio Suzuki Disney
SPIRITED AWAY (Oscar winner – Best Animated Feature)
Produced by: John Lasseter, Toshio Suzuki Pixar/Disney

PROFESSIONAL SCREENWRITING EXPERIENCE
Ronin Film (2019-present)
Hired to rewrite Sci-Fi Feature Gods of Mars
Lavender Pictures (2016-2019)
Adapted classic novel Cousin Bazilio for an 8-hour mini-series starring and produced by Sir Ben Kingsley.
Riot Games (2013)
Hired to write shorts based on characters from League of Legends (the most popular game in the world.)
Fox Animation (2010-12)
Hired to write feature-length screenplay Spies in Disguise (starring Will Smith, 2019) based on the animated short Pigeon: Impossible.
ABC Family (2009)
Adapted the novel Girls' Guide to Witchcraft into a two-hour TV movie.
New Line (2006-2007)
Sold high-concept comedy pitch None of Her Business and wrote the accompanying feature-length script. Summit Entertainment acquired the project in 2013.
Working Title (2001)
Wrote feature-length script based on the award-winning short A Rat's Tale.
Miramax (2001)
Sold high-concept comedy spec script entitled, This Is Not a Toy.
Pixar (2000-2002)
Wrote various feature film treatments.

Awards
Winner of a Christopher Award for best film for SPIRITED AWAY.
Winner of a Nebula Award for best script for HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE.
Nominated for Saturn Award for best writing for SPIRITED AWAY.
Nominated for a Nebula Award for best script for SPIRITED AWAY.
Nominated for an Annie Award for best writing animated feature for HOWL’S MOVING
CASTLE.

Education
Bachelor’s degree (double) in film production and economics from University of California San Diego.

Teaching experience
USC – Screenwriting professor at the School of Cinematic Arts, teaching all levels of
screenwriting to undergrad and graduate students.
UCLA extension – Instructor for intro and intermediate screenwriting classes.
Art Center Pasadena – taught class on how to pitch and critiqued student pitches.
Loyola Marymount University – critiqued student pitches as part of their MFA final project.
Singapore Media Academy – Instructor for intensive screenwriting course.
University College Falmouth, UK – supervisor for graduate student Masters's projects.
Writers Store – presented original talk “Character is King”
Austin Film Festival – led seminars entitled, “The Truth About Agents and Managers” and “How I Broke into the Business.”
Screenwriting World Expo – spoke on panels “Writing for the A-List Actor” and “Writing is
Rewriting”
Central Coast Writers Conference – Keynote panel discussion “Creativity Under
Pressure”