Donal O'Neill, a celebrated and accomplished filmmaker, has garnered widespread recognition for his outstanding body of work, which primarily consists of thought-provoking documentaries that meticulously explore the intricate relationships between health, human performance, and the consumption of genuine, unadulterated food.
Noteworthy among his documentary filmography is a diverse selection of titles, spanning a period of several years, with standouts including "Cereal Killers" released in 2013, "Run on Fat" in 2015, and "The Big Fat Fix" in 2016, which had the distinction of premiering in the prestigious European Parliament.
In addition to his impressive documentary filmography, Donal has also collaborated with Dr. Aseem Malhotra on the highly acclaimed and commercially successful book "The Pioppi Diet", which has garnered widespread popularity and critical acclaim.
Donal, a former athlete with a lean physique, having never been afflicted with obesity, despite the absence of a family history of the condition, has nonetheless personally battled with heart disease and diabetes.
This distinct experience has prompted him to reevaluate his earlier convictions regarding the perils of fat, now ranking it alongside his childhood notion of Santa Claus as a myth.
Donald's inaugural foray into the realm of filmmaking was marked by the production of "Cereal Killers", an endeavour that continues to evoke a sense of awe and trepidation within him, as he often ponders whether it may have inadvertently unleashed a Pandora's Box of profound revelations, forever altering the course of his creative trajectory.
