Dr. Donahue Tuitt is a multi-Award Winning film and television director, producer, writer, and actor. He has worked with companies such as: Nike, Black Entertainment Television, Maverick Entertainment, Breakaway Films, AXE Body Spray, and more. He received the 2007 National Association of Television Program Executives Diversity Fellowship for talented minority Television Producers and was honored as part of the Producing team who received the 2011 N.A.A.C.P. Image Award for Outstanding Television Production. He has been featured in The New York Post, Ebony, Jet, and Huffington Post Black Voices; and a featured guest on dozens of nationally syndicated television and radio programs such as: News One (TV One), ESPN LA, SiriusXM, HBCU Radio Network, EUR Web, Café Mocha Radio, and countless other television and print publications. Additionally, Dr. Tuitt is a former Professor at the University of Southern California. He currently serves as a consultant to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia, and to several other non-profit organizations and government agencies seeking to integrate media to solve critical social issues. He received his Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California, Master's degree from Pepperdine University, and Bachelors degree from the University of Maryland at College Park. The native New Yorker currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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Lighted Pathway Productions is a full service entertainment production company, dedicated to delivering movies, television shows, and digital projects that inspire faith, promote family, and challenge culture towards social change. We operate independently, while partnering with networks and studios to produce projects from idea to final delivery. Services include: Script Writing, Directing, Producing, Editing, Music, and Voiceovers.
In 2015, Dr. Tuitt incorporated his background as a distinguished director, producer, and a former college professor in education, to launch UNIFY MEDIA EDUCATION (UNIFYme). UNIFYme designs specialized online courses for global educational partners and provides institutions a turnkey catalog of classes to diversify their distance learning offerings to students.
Dr. Tuitt has served as special consultant on arts and education to the Federal Communications Commission, Civil Rights organizations, and to Capitol Hill leaders. He has given keynote addresses at universities, conferences, and film festivals across the U.S. and Caribbean. He has been featured on ESPN Radio, TV One, the National Urban Radio Network, EUR Web, Bloomberg Report, and in the New York Post, Ebony, and Jet, to name a few.
Charlie Jordan Brookins, Former SVP, Original Programming, BET NetworksDon was a key member of the production team on several of our highly rated network shows. His full toolkit of skills and measured temperament are a tremendous asset for any TV production. He's trustworthy and delivers quality work on time and on budget. I highly recommend Don as a creative, production or consulting partner for any of your upcoming productions.
Fonda Anita, VP, Production – Tentpoles and Alternative Programming, MTV and VH1, ViacomAs a Production Management Executive it is rare to ally with creative producers keen to find ways to marry their vision with the financial expectations of budget. Working with Donahue taught me the value of that marriage and allowed me an opportunity to expand my creative experience. We found the balance between creative and financial logistics that led to a successful project. Not to mention he's a kind and compassionate being and a pleasure to work with.
Derrin Woodhouse, National Marketing Director – SAMSUNGI've worked with Don for decades and he always delivers above and beyond. His versatility in film, television, digital, and live events is a tremendous asset to my clients. He is a gifted Producer, Director and Writer who will always be on my team.
Tracye Kinzer, Bounce TV – VP of Post Production Original ProgrammingPeople like Don are rare in this entertainment industry. As a network executive it's refreshing to have someone like him on speed dial because he understands the creative and financial pressure points involved with delivering shows. His calm demeanor is a blessing to work with. When you need someone who can do it, you should GetDon2it!
Brian Wright, Max Edwards Company & former FOX Broadcasting Network ExecutiveDonahue Tuitt is a visionary entrepreneur and exceptional creative executive with a track record of leadership in content development, production management and programming strategy. Donahue’s project work and ventures often focus on the economic and educational development of communities globally.
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