David I. Strasser

Bio

David is an award-winning film and television director and executive producer based in Vancouver, Canada. His work is frequently showcased to global audiences on prominent networks, including Hallmark Channel (U.S.), Lifetime Television (U.S.), Channel 4 (U.K.), TF1 (France), and the W Network (Canada). His projects have garnered multiple accolades, including nominations from the Canadian Screen Awards and the Leo Awards. As a prolific television movie director, David has directed and executive produced numerous films across a range of genres, including holiday, romance, mystery, and thriller. Most recently, he completed the Hallmark Original The Wish Swap (2025) as both executive producer and director. Other highlights include the Hallmark Mystery original Nelly Knows Mysteries (2024), the Lifetime Movies original Deadly Wives Club (2024), and All I Need for Christmas (2024), which premieres December 12th on Hallmark. Beyond directing, David has played a pivotal role in the script development of several successful films, including The Picture of Christmas (2021), A Snapshot of Forever (2022), Mistletoe Match (2022), Love’s Secret Ingredient (2023), and Royally Yours, At Christmas (2023). David is an alumnus of the prestigious TIFF Filmmaker Lab, a JETS Talent Lab participant at the 68th Berlinale, and a Telus STORYHIVE Banff Fellowship recipient. His feature film projects have received development support from notable funding bodies like Telefilm Canada and Bell Media’s Harold Greenberg Fund. A graduate of Vancouver Film School with a specialization in Film Production, David also holds a Juris Doctorate from the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.