David Donnelly

David Donnelly is an American filmmaker, writer, and artist. He has written, directed, and produced music videos, video installation art, short films, and feature-length documentaries. His work has been featured in Forbes, Playbill, and NPR. He has directed 3 feature-length films and worked on 4 as head producer. He is also the co-founder of CultureNet, an interactive subscription service.

David Donnelly
Born
Kentucky, U.S.
Occupations
  • Director
  • writer
  • producer
  • artist
Years active2003–present

Early career

Donnelly graduated from the International Baccalaureate program and continued his education at Washington University in St. Louis.[1]

In his mid-twenties, Donnelly began directing commercials and educational films, selling his first short film series, Think About It, in 2008.[2] In 2010, the Miami-based Consequences Foundation commissioned Donnelly to write and direct a short film about South Florida's juvenile crime epidemic. The film, which features a message from the rapper Ludacris and convicted felons, was screened to Miami area juveniles after their arrest, in hopes of inspiring them to stay out of jail.[3]

In late 2015, Donnelly released his first feature-length documentary Maestro. The crew followed several Grammy award-winning musicians across the globe. Maestro has been translated into ten languages and aired on international networks. It is utilized as a resource for music educators.[4][5][6] Donnelly is also the author of a Huffington Post essay "Why Failing Orchestras are the Problem of Every American".[7]

Donnelly directed the first music video "High Done No Why To"[8] for ensemble Roomful of Teeth.[9] His music video "Vitali Variations",[10] featuring violinist Tatiana Berman, was aired in twenty-six countries.[11] Donnelly is the creator of the concert series Not So Classical,[12][13][14][15] which is a hybrid film/concert experience and has starred saxophonist Amy Dickson and The Masked Singer judge Ken Jeong.[12]

Donnelly's conceptual art has been featured at the Constella Festival of Music and Fine Art[16] and has been acquired by collectors.[17] Donnelly has been a guest speaker at the Curtis Institute of Music and Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.[18] He is also a visual artist.[19]

Donnelly is also a co-founder of CultureNet, an interactive subscription service for music-lovers and educators. CultureNet has been featured on CBS News,[20] Thrive Global, Billboard,[21] Digital Trends, and the Penn Law Journal.[22]

Film projects

Donnelly is the executive producer of the documentary Gabe (2017). Gabe tells the story of a young man battling muscular dystrophy[23] which premiered at the Whitney Museum in 2016. He is the director of Forte and Nordic Pulse starring Kristjan Järvi & Paavo Järvi, feature-length documentaries focusing on classical music and scheduled for international release throughout 2020.[24]

References
  1. "Northern Kentucky Filmmaker Spent Years With Paavo Jarvi, Orchestra to Create Documentary". The River City News. April 1, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. "Think About It". Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  3. "Consequences". Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  4. Brooks, Katherine. "New Documentary 'Maestro' Sheds Light On The Uncertain Future Of Classical Music". The Huffington Post. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  5. "Maestro Movie". Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  6. "Filmmaker, Holmes Grad Finds Acclaim Overseas & Has New Film on iTunes". The River City News. October 31, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  7. Donnelly, David (October 17, 2014). "Why Failing Orchestras Are the Problem of Every American". Huffington Post. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  8. Constella TV (March 30, 2015), Roomful of Teeth "High Done No Why To", retrieved November 2, 2016
  9. Young, Logan. "PREMIERE: Roomful of Teeth, Ohio's Constella Festival Team Up for William Brittelle's "High Done No Why To" Music Video". Classicalite. The Classicalite Company. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  10. Constella TV (March 17, 2015), Vitali Variations Tatiana Berman, retrieved November 2, 2016
  11. Brooks, Katherine (March 17, 2015). "The Ohio Festival That's Challenging The Misconceptions Of Classical Music". Huffington Post. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  12. "Not So Classical". Culture Monster. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  13. Brunner, Jeryl. "Classical Music Wunderkind Dmitry Sitkovetsky Reveals Why Challenges Help Us Thrive". Forbes. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  14. "Ken Jeong Discusses the Resonance of Music in Trailer for Not So Classical | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  15. Filmmaker David Donnelly Talks 'Not So Classical,' Featuring Ken Jeong, retrieved October 30, 2017
  16. "Constella Festival – 2017". www.constellaarts.com. Retrieved October 30, 2017.
  17. "Constella Festival". Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. "David Donnelly". Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  19. Group, Sinclair Broadcast. "This House Has An Incredible History, But Its Present Might Be Even More Impressive". Cincinnati Refined. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  20. "CultureNet streaming service offers virtual music education". YouTube.
  21. "A Guide to Remote Music Education Resources During the Coronavirus (Updating)". Billboard. April 9, 2020.
  22. "CultureNet Zooms in on New Market for the Arts in Pandemic Era". February 5, 2021.
  23. "Gabe". Culture Monster. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  24. "Culture Monster Portfolio". Culture Monster. October 30, 2017.
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