Declan McNelly

Biography

Declan McNelly is an American director specializing in long-form music documentaries that explore the cultural and historical impact of influential artists. His work focuses on immersive, archival-driven storytelling, often examining specific eras in an artist’s evolution. He is currently directing LIVEDONUTS 2003/2005, a documentary on J Dilla. Upcoming projects include LIVEBROWN 1995/2000, LIVEREVOLUTION 1965/1966, and untitled films on Kanye West and the Grateful Dead. His debut release, LI…