About Gary Donatelli

In his career, Gary Donatelli has captured a unique perspective through the lens. He notably filmed ABC’s Wide World of Sports and was awarded five NATAS Emmy Awards for camerawork. During that time, he co-authored "The ABC Monday Night Football Cookbook & Restaurant Guide" and started his own production company, Hav Cam Inc. He went on to direct shows like "One life To Live," "Another World," "General Hospital," and "The Bold & The Beautiful," garnering him four additional Emmys for directing. 

Nationally recognized by his peers, Donatelli has served as the 6th, 4th, and 2nd Vice President of the Directors Guild of America. As a Producer, he worked on the theatrical film, "23 Blast," which won the "Audience Choice Award" at the Heartland Film Festival. Always eager to share his expertise and give back, he has been a member of the Disney Mentoring Program, a former adjunct professor for NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and chairperson of the DGA Student Film Awards. He is also a Trustee of the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, NJ, and recipient of the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Award. Donatelli's deep understanding of the entertainment industry has allowed him to provide a high level of service to Pearl River Studios clients, developing strategic partnerships with the community and providing an unparalleled filming experience in a unique, customizable setting.