David I. Strasser
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David I. Strasser

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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.

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Movie2021The Picture of ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie2023Mistletoe ConnectionDirectorDirecting
Movie2023Dial S for SantaDirectorDirecting
Movie2022Campfire ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie2021Coyote Creek ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie2021A Very Merry BridesmaidDirectorDirecting
Movie2022Listen Out For LoveDirectorDirecting
Movie2022A Snapshot of ForeverDirectorDirecting
Movie2022Christmas at the Golden DragonDirectorDirecting
Movie2024Deadly Wives ClubDirectorDirecting
Movie2018Wedding of DreamsSecond Assistant "A" CameraCamera
Movie2024Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal EngagementExecutive ProducerProduction
Movie2024Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal EngagementDirectorDirecting
Movie2018DelinquentDirectorDirecting
Movie2018DelinquentWriterWriting
Movie2018The Wrong PatientDirectorDirecting
Movie2020The Dating ListDirectorDirecting
Movie2020Just for the SummerDirectorDirecting
Movie2020Love is a Piece of CakeDirectorDirecting
Movie2020Love's Second ChanceDirectorDirecting
Movie2020A Glenbrooke ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie2021Love at the RanchDirectorDirecting
Movie2021A Wedding to RememberDirectorDirecting
Movie2024All I Need for ChristmasDirectorDirecting
Movie2025The Wish SwapDirectorDirecting
Movie2025The Wish SwapExecutive ProducerProduction