Donald Schultz

Donald Schultz (born 27 August 1978) is a South African film maker, writer and entertainer[1] who travels the world working with dangerous species.


Currently living in Zululand, South Africa, researching a low cost reptile origin antivenom for Snake Pharm. Snake Pharm NPO

Shark film making has been a staple for Donald in the last 12 years, with shows seen frequently on Shark Week, Discovery channels yearly television event.

Schultz was on a show on Animal Planet called Wild Recon which ran for one season for a total of 10 episodes. It ran under the title "Venom Hunter" overseas.[2]

He was also featured in Venom in Vegas, where he was put in a glass box full of 100 snakes, some venomous, in full view of the Las Vegas public.[3] Occasionally, Schultz is also the guest on Chelsea Lately where he introduces Chelsea to various new animals.

He also co-hosted "Animal Intervention" with Allison Eastwood on Nat Geo Wild ' where he was involved in trying to convince owners of exotic animals, namely big cats, to either re-home or improve the conditions of exotic animals in their care. "Animal Intervention".

He often appears on the Jason Ellis Show on Sirius/XM to discuss Extreme Falling, Animals and tribal rituals among other topics of interest.[4]

Schultz works on a variety of travel, adventure and conservation content for television and other mediums.[5]

Schultz is also an accomplished skydiver and BASE jumper. With over 1500 wingsuit and BASE jumps, he has traveled to various countries on wingsuit expeditions.

In 2014 and 2016 Schultz accompanied NITRO CIRCUS to South Africa for 3 LIVE shows in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. While there, the crew filmed 4 episodes of Crazy Train:Nitro Circus.[6]

Filmography


2019 Shark Trip: Eat. Prey. Chum. (TV Movie) (supervising producer)

2018 Shaq Does Shark Week (TV Movie documentary) (Supervising Producer) / (supervising producer)

2017 Shark Week (TV Series documentary) (supervising producer - 1 episode)

- Shark School with Michael Phelps (2017) ... (supervising producer)

2017 Phelps vs. Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White (TV Special) (supervising producer)

2014-2016 Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (TV Series documentary) (producer - 13 episodes)

- Sri Lanka: Indian Cobra (2016) ... (producer)

- South Africa: White Lions of Timbavati (2016) ... (producer)

- Mozambique: Whale Shark (2016) ... (producer)

- Madagascar: Aye-Aye Lemur (2016) ... (producer)

- Florida: Sharks (2016) ... (producer)

- Thailand: The Slow Loris (2014) ... (producer)

- Japan: Giant Salamander (2014) ... (producer)

- Arizona: The Gila Monster (2014) ... (producer)

- New Zealand: The Giant Wetapunga (2014) ... (producer)

- Brazil: The Titan Beetle (2014) ... (producer)

- Zambia: Gaboon Viper (2014) ... (producer)

- Costa Rica: Lemur Leaf Frog (2014) ... (producer)

- Kenya: Giant Spitting Cobra (2014) ... (producer)


2015 Nitro Circus, Crazy Train (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)

- Zululand Africa (2015) ... (producer)

- South African Safari (2015) ... (producer)

2012 The Adventures of Danny & The Dingo (TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)

- Costa Rican Crabbin (2012) ... (producer)

2010 Real & Chance: The Legend Hunters (TV Series) (producer - 1 episode)

- Venom (2010) ... (producer)

2010 Speed of Life (TV Mini-Series documentary) (producer - 3 episodes)

- Predators of the South West (2010) ... (producer)

- Hunters of East Africa (2010) ... (producer)

- Central American Killers (2010) ... (producer)

2010 Wild Recon (TV Series) (producer - 10 episodes)

- Ocean Killers (2010) ... (producer)

- Moving Target (2010) ... (producer)

- Hidden Cures (2010) ... (producer)

- Lost Worlds (2010) ... (producer)

- Desert Venom (2010) ... (producer)

- Bitten (2010) ... (producer)

- Border War (2010) ... (producer)

- Bounty Hunter (2010) ... (producer)

- Rampage (2010) ... (producer)

- Alien Invasion (2010) ... (producer)


2010 Venom in Vegas (TV Movie documentary) (producer)

2009 I'm Alive (TV Series documentary) (producer - 1 episode)

- Lost (2009) ... (producer)

2008-2009 I Was Bitten (TV Series documentary) (consulting producer - 5 episodes)

- Episode #1.6 (2009) ... (consulting producer)

- Episode #1.5 (2009) ... (consulting producer - uncredited)

- Episode #1.3 (2009) ... (consulting producer)

- Episode #1.2 (2008) ... (consulting producer)

- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... (consulting producer)

Miscellaneous Crew (6 credits)

2019 Expedition Unknown (TV Series) (production services provided by - 1 episode)

- Expedition Unknown: Megalodon (2019) ... (production services provided by)

Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (TV Series documentary) (safety officer - 14 episodes, 2014 - 2016) (consultant - 1 episode, 2014)

- Sri Lanka: Indian Cobra (2016) ... (safety officer)

- South Africa: White Lions of Timbavati (2016) ... (safety officer)

- Mozambique: Whale Shark (2016) ... (safety officer)

- Madagascar: Aye-Aye Lemur (2016) ... (safety officer)

- Florida: Sharks (2016) ... (safety officer)

- Belize: Fer-de-Lance (2016) ... (safety officer)

- Thailand: The Slow Loris (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Japan: Giant Salamander (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Arizona: The Gila Monster (2014) ... (safety officer)

- New Zealand: The Giant Wetapunga (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Brazil: The Titan Beetle (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Zambia: Gaboon Viper (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Costa Rica: Lemur Leaf Frog (2014) ... (safety officer)

- Kenya: Giant Spitting Cobra (2014) ... (consultant) / (safety officer)


2012 The Adventures of Danny & The Dingo (TV Series) (himself - 1 episode)

- Costa Rican Crabbin (2012) ... (himself)

2009 I'm Alive (TV Series documentary) (creative consultant - 10 episodes)

- Lost (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- A New Day (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Last Man Standing (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Brotherhood (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Out of the Blue (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Gold (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Saved (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Battlegrounds (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Journeys (2009) ... (creative consultant)

- Blood Saviors (2009) ... (creative consultant)


I Was Bitten (TV Series documentary) (animal wrangler - 4 episodes, 2008 - 2009) (expert - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2009)

- Episode #1.6 (2009) ... (animal wrangler)

- Episode #1.5 (2009) ... (expert)

- Episode #1.4 (2009) ... (animal wrangler)

- Episode #1.3 (2009) ... (animal wrangler)

- Episode #1.2 (2008) ... (animal wrangler)

- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... (expert)


2008 Feeding Frenzy (TV Series) (expert - 1 episode)

- Crocodile Feeding Frenzy (2008) ... (expert)

Cinematographer (3 credits)

2015 Nitro Circus, Crazy Train (TV Series) (2 episodes)

- Zululand Africa (2015)

- South African Safari (2015)

2010 The Woodsman (Short) (director of photography)

2010 Speed of Life (TV Mini-Series documentary) (director of photography - 3 episodes)

- Predators of the South West (2010) ... (director of photography)

- Hunters of East Africa (2010) ... (director of photography)

- Central American Killers (2010) ... (director of photography)

Camera and Electrical Department (4 credits)

2017 Phelps vs. Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White (TV Special) (camera operator)

2010 Speed of Life (TV Mini-Series documentary) (high speed camera operator - 3 episodes)

- Predators of the South West (2010) ... (high speed camera operator)

- Hunters of East Africa (2010) ... (high speed camera operator)

- Central American Killers (2010) ... (high speed camera operator)

2009 Great White Appetite (TV Movie documentary) (underwater camera operator)

2009 Deadly Waters (TV Movie documentary) (underwater camera operator)

Director (2 credits)

2010 Speed of Life (TV Mini-Series documentary) (3 episodes)

- Predators of the South West (2010)

- Hunters of East Africa (2010)

- Central American Killers (2010)

2010 Venom in Vegas (TV Movie documentary) (outdoors)

Writer (1 credit)

2010 Speed of Life (TV Mini-Series documentary) (writer - 3 episodes)

- Predators of the South West (2010) ... (writer)

- Hunters of East Africa (2010) ... (writer)

- Central American Killers (2010) ... (writer)

Actor (2 credits)

2010 The Woodsman (Short)

The Local

2008 Feeding Frenzy (TV Series)

Guest Host

- Crocodile Feeding Frenzy (2008) ... Guest Host

Stunts (1 credit)

2015 Nitro Circus, Crazy Train (TV Series) (stunts - 2 episodes)

- Zululand Africa (2015) ... (stunts)

- South African Safari (2015) ... (stunts)

Self (12 credits)

2017 Bill Nye Saves the World (TV Series)

Self - Panelist

- Tune Your Quack-o-Meter (2017) ... Self - Panelist

2015 Nitro Circus, Crazy Train (TV Series)

Self

- Zululand Africa (2015) ... Self

- South African Safari (2015) ... Self

2014 Naked After Dark (TV Series)

Self

- After Malaysia (2014) ... Self

- After Africa (2014) ... Self

2013 Kris (TV Series)

Self - Special Guest

- Episode #1.5 (2013) ... Self - Special Guest

2010-2012 Chelsea Lately (TV Series)

Self - Guest

- Episode #6.78 (2012) ... Self - Guest

- Episode #5.80 (2011) ... Self - Guest

- Episode #5.28 (2011) ... Self - Guest

- Episode #4.180 (2010) ... Self - Guest

2011 Real Creatures of Dirt (Documentary short)

Self - Host

2010 Real & Chance: The Legend Hunters (TV Series)

Self

- Venom (2010) ... Self

2010 Hell's Kitchen (TV Series)

Self - Restaurant Patron

- 16 Chefs Compete (2010) ... Self - Restaurant Patron

2010 Jane's Journey (Documentary)

Self

2010 Wild Recon (TV Series)

Self

- Ocean Killers (2010) ... Self

- Moving Target (2010) ... Self

- Hidden Cures (2010) ... Self

- Border War (2010) ... Self

- Bounty Hunter (2010) ... Self

- Rampage (2010) ... Self

2010 Venom in Vegas (TV Movie documentary)

Self

2008 I Was Bitten (TV Series documentary)

Self - Herpetologist

- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... Self - Herpetologist

References
  1. "ABOUT donald schultz".
  2. Genzlinger, Neil (2010-01-10). "A Toxic Workplace, With Ill-Tempered Clients". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2010-03-17. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  3. Friess, Steve (2010-01-20). "Vegas Viper Stunt: Don't Try This at Home". AOL News. Archived from the original on 2010-03-17. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
  4. "Domain.com". www.ellisawesomeworld.com.
  5. "Synergy Management - Client". 12 November 2014. Archived from the original on 12 November 2014.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  6. "NITRO CIRCUS in SOUTH AFRICA". donaldschultz.com.
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