“Donna is one of my all-time favorite producers. She has an incredible attention to detail and has a very natural ability to create a collaborative working environment between all involved on a project...crew, production, director, ad agency and clients. Maybe most importantly, every decision or suggestion Donna makes throughout the process keeps the ultimate creative goal in mind. She strikes a great balance between managing costs and making sure a project lives up to its creative potential. Also, Donna always keeps an even-keel demeanor and a wonderful sense of humor, even in the face of inevitable production challenges. She is truly an all-around pleasure and whenever we work together, I always feel a real sense of confidence that our project will go smoothly and be a success.”

-Blair Stribley - Executive Producer

"Donna has all of the qualities I look for in a producer. She tackles challenges unflinchingly, leads the charge while still being likable, has excellent taste in art and culture, is a great listener, and possesses an infectious love of making things the very best they can be.”  

-Amanda Speva - Director

“Donna is always thinking about the next step and how to best accomplish whatever task she’s presented with. I know my productions are in good hands and that she’s looking out for all the little details as well as the big picture.”

-Richard Nez – EVP, Director of Integrated Production/Zimmmerman Advertising

“Donna is the most buttoned up producer I’ve ever worked with.  Her attention to detail was unsurpassed and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again any time!”

-Chris Rocco - Freelance Agency Producer

“Donna’s producing skills are rock solid.  Her tenacity, flexibility, keen ability to anticipate potential issues and communication skills continually exceed my expectations and my clients as well. Once a client works with Donna she’s the only producer they want to work with. She’s a smart, hardworking and fun person to be around. What more could you ask for?"

-Susan Karpfinger - Executive Producer/Owner Circle Pictures

“Besides being one of my favorite people, Donna is also one of my favorite people. She’s hilarious, smart, witty, and she can calm the tension on any set. The trains always run on time when Donna is producing.”

-Bianca Cline - Director of Photography

“To understand how good a line producer Donna Waxstein is you’d have to be as big an irresponsible, childlike, diva director as myself. When I’m on a job with Donna (and there been many local, national and international) I really never have to worry about anything. It’s like being eight years old again building forts out of large appliance boxes in the back yard. While drunk. She covers all the bases - including my hind end. I can’t recommend her more highly. The only down side to giving this glowing recommendation is that she might end up not being available for one of my jobs when I need her. That would be bad.”

-Chris Hooper - Director

"Donna is very director-focused -- whenever we travel there is always a sandwich waiting for me when we get off the plane and immunity-system support stuff in my hotel room -- and makes each shoot memorable. We did a roller derby-themed spot where she had over a hundred t-shirts made with individual 'derby names' for everyone -- cast, crew, clients, and agency."

-Daniel Strange (aka Orson Wheels) - Director

"Donna Waxstein is one the finest Line Producers I've known in my (very) long career. Not only does she make a very complex job appear to be seamless and easy as pie, she does it with such grace, humor while quietly keeping a keen eye on every detail. For me, on a selfish level, it comforts me to know that my clients think that there's actually nothing dramatic and crazy going on BEHIND the scenes. She shelters us all from the truth of the many storms happening at once.  Lucky is the Director who works with Donna, as her own experiences make her better each day, allowing their sandbox to be a place of creative joy and discipline - at the same time." 

-Phyllis Koenig – Executive Producer

"bad ass."

-JB Carlin - Director/Executive Producer