David Guy Elisco

Executive Producer, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios
David Guy Elisco | Commissioner at SILBERSALZ Conference 2019
David Guy Elisco | Commissioner at SILBERSALZ Conference 2019

David Elisco manages the development and production of a portfolio of films, focusing on feature-length documentaries. He is drawn to dramatic stories that touch the heart, inspire wonder, and provide new insights into life on Earth – and our place in it. Elisco most recently executive-produced the feature documentaries “The Serengeti Rules,” “Inventing Tomorrow,” and a soon-to-be released film on Oliver Sacks.

For much of his career, Elisco served as an award-winning writer, producer and director. As such he’s earned a reputation of being a filmmakers’ executive, who brings nearly 30 years of producing experience to the table. His films and work have appeared on Netflix, Amazon Prime, PBS, National Geographic, Discovery, Smithsonian Channel and NBC.