"As a director, I worked with Donnavon on my short film RELEASE. Donnavon is very dedicated to his craft and the characters he portrays. He is very motivated and shows a lot of commitment. He is also very genuine and professional to his co-actors and the crew he works with."
"Donnavon played the role of Tristan in the reconstruction scenes of the documentary Payboys, a sensitive subject with a loaded story. Donnavon was able to instantly feel exactly which energy I as a director wanted to create and translated it into his acting. Modest, attentively, and full of conviction.
The scenes Donnavon had to act out as a payboy with male customers in a brothel were complex because this could have been easily done overdramatically by the actors. But even in these scenes, Donnavon was able to set the right tone. And even though the intimacy in these scenes, Donnavon kept being professional at all times.
If I were to ever make a fiction movie in which Donnavon would fit, I would beg him to work with me again. Nothing more than praise for Donnavon when it comes from me."
"Donnavon Madaran, who is a student of mine, shows great interest and enthusiasm for the work. He possesses a good emotional acting instrument, is dedicated, and has enormous passion for his profession.
With respect to method acting (also known as ‘The Method’), he has improved in a short period of time. I believe he has great potential and would recommend him for any possible future acting work."
"I had a great experience working with Donnavon. I had the pleasure of directing him for my short film Nachtrood, and I am very satisfied with the results.
Donnavon has a professional and open attitude on set. He is good at picking up directions and actively thinks along about his character and the acting. He brings a natural energy and acts with conviction. I had a pleasant time working with Donnavon, and I am certainly open to working with him again in the future!"
"Working with Donnavon was very pleasant. The professional attitude he has influenced the set in a positive way. The communication between us was very respectful, and Donnavon treats you how anyone would like to be treated.
He was very active in thinking along with the development of the script, which was very much appreciated. I would love to work with Donnavon again when I have another role for him!"
