I am hoping to inspire others through my recent publication and short film that often it is the journey we seek and not necessarily the final destination. I hope to inspire seniors like me.
My name is Donna Saltz, and I’ve enjoyed a dynamic career as an international flight attendant spanning several decades. Recently, I’ve rediscovered my love for acting—an early passion that has now come full circle. That journey inspired me to publish my first book, Wingtips & Scripts.
The film I’m submitting is based on a chapter from my book titled “Is It a Cliché? / Follow Your Dream!” It’s a personal and universal story—one that echoes the experiences of many who are searching for their purpose in life. Through it, I hope to encourage others to believe that the journey is ageless.
Officially selected
Wingtips and Scripts
Indie Vegas Film Frxtival
Las Vegas
2026
Official Selection
Wingtips and Scripts
Golden State Film Festival
Los Angeles
2026
Quarter- Finalist award - Narrative Short( July 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
American Motion Pictures
Atlanta
Selected - Narrative Short (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Columbus Film, Author, and Photography Festival
Columbus
Winner - Best Narration (July 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
World Premiere Film Awards
Los Angeles
Winner - Best Artist Film (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival
Amsterdam
Finalist and Honorable Mention- Original Song (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
East Village New York Film Festival
New York
Honorable Mention - Costume & Design & Make-Up (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Finalist - Best Acting (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens
Official Selection - Shorts New Voices (July 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions Volume 7
England
Semi-Finalist - Short (July 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Sweden Film Awards
Norrbottens Ian
Official Selection - Best Drama Short Film (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Anatolia International Film Festival
Istanbul
Winner - Best Narrated (August 2025)
Wingtips and Scripts
Creation International Film Festival
Los Angeles
Winner- Inspirational
Wingtips and Scripts
Hollywood Gold Awards
Los Angeles
Winner - Producer
Wingtips and Scripts
Florence Film Festival
Florence
Nominee - Best Narrative Short
Wingtips and Scripts
World Class Film Awards
TBA
Winner - Best Original Story (2026)
Wingtips and Scripts
Los Angeles Stars Film Festival
Glendale
Winner- Best Message (Summer Session) and Original Idea - Nominee
Wingtips and Scripts
Top Indie Film Awards
Tokyo
Official Selection in 3 categories: Best Drama Short, Best Director and Best Low Budget
Wingtips and Scripts
New York Istanbul Short Film Festival
New York (& Istanbul)
Winner- Best Costume Design and Finaliist - Best Narrative Short
Wingtips and Scripts
Inspire Cinema Fest
Vancover, British Columbia
Official Selection - Best Musical Track
Wingtips and Scripts
100% Independent Film Festival
Denver
Honorable Mention - Short Narrative Domestic
Wingtips and Scripts
Hollywood Verge Film Awards
Burbank
Official selection for Screening
Wingtips and Scripts
Culver City Film Festival
Culver City
Official Selection- Religious Spirtual Short
Wingtips and Scripts
2025 Eire International Film Festival
Eire
Official Selection - Best Female Producer
Wingtips and Scripts
Himachal Short Film Festival
Pune (TBD)
Award of Merit, Narrative, Short
Wingtips and Scripts
Cinema World Fest Awards
Los Angeles
College
Des Moines Area College
None
19982000
Birth Date
February 25, 1955
Nickname
NA
Birth City
Port Jefferson
Current City
Mesa
Hometown
Omaha
Height
5’5
Gender
Female
Pronouns
She/Her
Ethnicity
White/Italian
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Pisces
Married To
Widowed
Children
2
I am hoping to inspire others through my recent publication and short film that often it is the journey we seek and not necessarily the final destination. I hope to inspire seniors like me.
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