Michael Doneger (born July 21, 1986) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor based in Los Angeles, California.

[6] After graduating from Johns Hopkins University, Doneger moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in the film industry.

[5][9] This Thing with Sarah was funded from the finalist prize money that Doneger had earned for his commercial Elevator Girl at the 2011 Crash the Super Bowl competition.

[1][5] According to Sheri Linden of Variety, Doneger and his co-star in The Escort "played with charm... and their mercenary alliance proceeds as a spirited, mostly convincing, exploration of life in the big city.

[12] The film's lead actors were Alex Russell and Rose McIver, with Scott Porter, Spencer Grammer, John Getz, and Jean Smart playing supporting roles.