Donal O'Neill

Donal O'Neill is a filmmaker dedicated to producing documentaries that delve into the realms of real food, health, and human performance. His cinematic journey began with the release of *Cereal Killers* in 2013, followed by *Run on Fat* in 2015 and *The Big Fat Fix* in 2016, the latter of which had the honor of premiering at the European Parliament.

In addition to his work in film, Donal is a co-author of the bestselling book *The Pioppi Diet*, alongside Dr. Aseem Malhotra. Through his platform, Let Fat Be Thy Medicine, he shares insights into his personal health journey. Describing himself as a "lean ex-athlete" with no family history of obesity but a significant presence of heart disease and diabetes in his family, Donal emphasizes his transformation in understanding dietary fat. He humorously equates his past belief in the negative effects of fat to his childhood belief in Santa Claus, highlighting the significant shift in his nutritional philosophy.

Donal’s initial foray into filmmaking with *Cereal Killers* opened new avenues of discussion and exploration, prompting him to continue addressing vital health topics through his documentaries. His work not only challenges conventional dietary narratives but also inspires audiences to reconsider their relationship with food for improved health outcomes.