DAVID DONNELLY

DAVID DONNELLY- OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY

David Donnelly is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and visual artist whose work investigates the collision of culture, technology, and the human spirit. His films, installations, and mixed-media works have appeared in major museums, international festivals, and private collections worldwide.

His debut feature, Maestro (2015), featuring Paavo Järvi, Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Lang Lang, was translated into 12 languages and broadcast across 5 continents. Together with Nordic Pulse and Forte, it forms a landmark trilogy documenting the global world of classical music and the story of the Estonian Singing Revolution.

Donnelly’s films have been showcased at premier institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, the Kennedy Center, the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, the Beijing Music Festival, and the Arvo Pärt Center.

In 2024, he expanded into themes of digital culture and emerging technology with the release of the feature documentary The Cost of Convenience, starring best-selling author Robert Greene and early-stage Facebook investor Roger McNamee.

His latest film, Forever Young, premiered at the 2025 Mill Valley Film Festival and won the Audience Favorite in its category. Forever Young provides audiences with an insider’s view of the longevity revolution and examines the deeply human questions it forces us to face. The film stars top longevity scientists and visionaries, including Dr. Eric Verdin, Dr. Steve Horvath, and Dr. Nir Barzilai.

It is available on Apple TV beginning in June of 2026, followed by a wider release across more platforms.

A frequent traveler, he has filmed in more than 50 countries and is currently developing his first novel, The Last of the Analogs.

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