David Zappone

David Zappone

 

Producer/Director

David Zappone is the founder and president of 455 Films, an award-winning production company specializing in premium, character-driven documentary content. He has built and led a slate of high-profile projects in collaboration with leading talent such as William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Patrick Stewart, with work distributed across major global platforms including Netflix, Epix, HBO, Syfy, BBC America and Paramount Plus.

Zappone is known for his ability to develop commercially viable documentary content that resonates with built-in audiences, pairing strong creative execution with innovative financing models. Under his leadership, 455 Films has set multiple crowdfunding records, including the most successfully crowdfunded documentary to date, demonstrating a consistent ability to validate demand and mobilize large-scale fan engagement before distribution.

The company’s current slate includes projects featuring talent such as Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone, further reflecting its continued access to top-tier creative partnerships.  455 is currently in post-production on “Makeup Man,” a documentary about the legendary Oscar and Emmy award-winning makeup artist, Michael Westmore.

His long-awaited documentary, “To The Journey: Looking Back at Star Trek Voyager” will be released on Blu-ray in June of 2026, with up to 7 hours of special bonus material.

Earlier in his career, Zappone held senior leadership roles in film production and business affairs, including serving as President of Big Screen Entertainment Group. He brings a rare combination of creative, operational, and commercial expertise to developing and executing film and television content.