David I. Strasser

Alias:
David Strasser

Birthplace:
Cochabamba, Bolivia

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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Director:
2018  Delinquent
2018  The Wrong Patient
2020  A Glenbrooke Christmas
2020  Just for the Summer
2020  Love is a Piece of Cake
2020  Love's Second Chance
2020  The Dating List
2021  A Very Merry Bridesmaid
2021  A Wedding to Remember
2021  Coyote Creek Christmas
2021  Love at the Ranch
2021  The Picture of Christmas
2022  A Snapshot of Forever
2022  Campfire Christmas
2022  Christmas at the Golden Dragon
2022  Listen Out For Love
2023  Dial S for Santa
2023  Mistletoe Connection
2024  All I Need for Christmas
2024  Deadly Wives Club
2024  Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
2025  The Wish Swap

Executive Producer:
2018  Delinquent
2018  The Wrong Patient
2020  A Glenbrooke Christmas
2020  Just for the Summer
2020  Love is a Piece of Cake
2020  Love's Second Chance
2020  The Dating List
2021  A Very Merry Bridesmaid
2021  A Wedding to Remember
2021  Coyote Creek Christmas
2021  Love at the Ranch
2021  The Picture of Christmas
2022  A Snapshot of Forever
2022  Campfire Christmas
2022  Christmas at the Golden Dragon
2022  Listen Out For Love
2023  Dial S for Santa
2023  Mistletoe Connection
2024  All I Need for Christmas
2024  Deadly Wives Club
2024  Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
2025  The Wish Swap

Second Assistant "A" Camera:
2018  Delinquent
2018  The Wrong Patient
2018  Wedding of Dreams
2020  A Glenbrooke Christmas
2020  Just for the Summer
2020  Love is a Piece of Cake
2020  Love's Second Chance
2020  The Dating List
2021  A Very Merry Bridesmaid
2021  A Wedding to Remember
2021  Coyote Creek Christmas
2021  Love at the Ranch
2021  The Picture of Christmas
2022  A Snapshot of Forever
2022  Campfire Christmas
2022  Christmas at the Golden Dragon
2022  Listen Out For Love
2023  Dial S for Santa
2023  Mistletoe Connection
2024  All I Need for Christmas
2024  Deadly Wives Club
2024  Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
2025  The Wish Swap

Writer:
2018  Delinquent
2018  The Wrong Patient
2018  Wedding of Dreams
2020  A Glenbrooke Christmas
2020  Just for the Summer
2020  Love is a Piece of Cake
2020  Love's Second Chance
2020  The Dating List
2021  A Very Merry Bridesmaid
2021  A Wedding to Remember
2021  Coyote Creek Christmas
2021  Love at the Ranch
2021  The Picture of Christmas
2022  A Snapshot of Forever
2022  Campfire Christmas
2022  Christmas at the Golden Dragon
2022  Listen Out For Love
2023  Dial S for Santa
2023  Mistletoe Connection
2024  All I Need for Christmas
2024  Deadly Wives Club
2024  Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
2025  The Wish Swap

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