David O'Donnell

David O'Donnell is an Australian filmmaker who has made a name for himself as a writer, director, and actor. He is currently affiliated with Visionary Artists.

Career Highlights

O'Donnell graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2007.1 After graduation, he worked in Australian theatre, film, and television, with credits including shows like Blue Water High, Underbelly, and Cops LAC.2

His career as a filmmaker has been marked by several notable projects:

• Under My Skin: This is O'Donnell's debut feature film, which he wrote, directed, and produced. It starred Liv Hewson, Alex Russell, and Bobbi Salvör Menuez. The film received nominations for Best Indie Film at the 11th AACTA Awards and a nomination from the Australian Director's Guild.12

• Picture Wheel: A short film he wrote, produced, and directed. It screened at various festivals and won Best Short Film at the Santa Monica Film Festival.12

• Love & Dating: in LA!: Another short film he wrote and produced, which won the Audience Choice award at the Santa Monica Film Festival.12

Production Company

In 2014, O'Donnell co-founded a production company called Five Lip Films (formerly Rockpool Films) with Alex Russell, James Saivanidis, and Sarah-Jane McAllan. The company operates in both Sydney and Los Angeles.1

Academic Involvement

O'Donnell has lectured on writing and performance at various institutions, including M.I.T. and Edith Cowan University.12

Current Projects

He has projects in development, including a feature film called "Sons of Salt," which received Screen Australia development funding and was shortlisted for the Australians In Film Gateway Screenwriting Prize.2

David O'Donnell's LinkedIn profile username is indeed david-o-donnell-22684917, where he is listed as a Writer/Director/Producer at Five Lip Films.3