David I. Strasser

David I. Strasser

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.
8.3
The Wish Swap
2025
The Wish Swap
5.9
All I Need for Christmas
2024
All I Need for Christmas
5.5
Deadly Wives Club
2024
Deadly Wives Club
6.8
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
2024
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
5.8
Dial S for Santa
2023
Dial S for Santa
7.1
Mistletoe Connection
2023
Mistletoe Connection
6.6
Christmas at the Golden Dragon
2022
Christmas at the Golden Dragon
6.2
A Snapshot of Forever
2022
A Snapshot of Forever
5.6
Listen Out For Love
2022
Listen Out For Love
6.0
Campfire Christmas
2022
Campfire Christmas
6.2
Coyote Creek Christmas
2021
Coyote Creek Christmas
6.5
A Very Merry Bridesmaid
2021
A Very Merry Bridesmaid
6.1
A Wedding to Remember
2021
A Wedding to Remember
6.1
Love at the Ranch
2021
Love at the Ranch
6.1
The Picture of Christmas
2021
The Picture of Christmas
6.6
Love is a Piece of Cake
2020
Love is a Piece of Cake
6.3
Love's Second Chance
2020
Love's Second Chance
7.0
The Dating List
2020
The Dating List
6.7
Just for the Summer
2020
Just for the Summer
6.7
A Glenbrooke Christmas
2020
A Glenbrooke Christmas
6.8
The Wrong Patient
2018
The Wrong Patient