Howard Donnell founded Narragate Entertainment on the belief that good stories bridge distances and invite connection. The company develops films for audiences who value authenticity and emotional resonance, while positioning them for festivals, streaming, and theatrical release.

Donnell is a writer, producer, and director whose work blends the intimacy of lived experience with the craft of cinema, creating films that speak to the heart and linger long after the credits roll. Alongside his filmmaking, Donnell is also a songwriter and composer with a catalog of original music. His songs anchor Duet’s soundtrack, providing both artistic depth and a built-in path to diversified revenue through streaming, sales, and licensing.

His path has taken him from Hollywood film sets to classrooms in China, from small-town theaters to international collaborations. Whether writing, producing, or directing, he is drawn to characters who feel real — flawed, complex, and worth caring about. 

If our work finds you, we believe it should feel like a story worth carrying with you.