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David Strasser
British Columbia
David Strasser is a prolific, award-winning film and television director and executive producer based in Vancouver, Canada. A versatile and in-demand storyteller, he has directed across mystery, thriller, procedural drama, romance, and holiday genres, with projects reaching global audiences on major networks and streamers including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hallmark Channel (U.S.), Lifetime Television (U.S.), Channel 4 (U.K.), TF1 (France), and W Network (Canada). His work has earned multiple nominations from the Canadian Screen Awards, Leo Awards, and the Directors Guild of Canada Awards.
His most recent work marks a significant step into episodic television with Blue Skies (UPtv, releasing 2026), where he directed Episodes 3 ("Body in the Woods") and 4 ("The Fall"). The ambitious, character-driven procedural broadens his scope into serialized storytelling and showcases his signature strengths-precise visual style, emotionally grounded performance direction, and cohesive ensemble-driven worldbuilding.
David executive produces and directs Hallmark Mystery's acclaimed Nelly Knows Mysteries franchise (2024-2026), beginning with Engaged to Be Murdered and continuing with All Manners of Murder (2026). Known for its sharp tone, cinematic flair, and standout performances, the series has quickly become one of Hallmark's signature mystery properties.
Building on that momentum, he directed and executive produced The Wish Swap (Hallmark Channel, 2025), a romantic comedy with a touch of magical realism that earned a Directors Guild of Canada Award nomination.
For Lifetime Television, David recently directed the prestige drama Love, Again (releasing 2026), starring Valerie Bertinelli, Eric McCormack, and Henry Czerny. One of Lifetime's most anticipated titles for 2026, the film features nuanced, character-driven performances and reflects David's continued evolution into more elevated dramatic storytelling.
A graduate of Vancouver Film School and the Allard School of Law at UBC, David is also an alumnus of the TIFF Filmmaker Lab, Berlinale's JETS Talent Lab, and a Telus STORYHIVE Banff Fellow.
Contact info:
Kaplan-Stahler Agency - Michael Kolodny
Email: mkolodny@kaplanstahler.com
Phone: 323-202-1294
Main Reel
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Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
Link: IMDB
Roles: Director, Executive Producer, Producing Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
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Death in the Cul-De-Sac
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
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A Glenbrooke Christmas
Link: IMDB
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance
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A Wedding to Remember
Link: IMDB
Studio / Network: Reel One Entertainment
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance
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Love's Second Chance
Link: IMDB
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance
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Just for the Summer
Link: IMDB
Studio / Network: Reel One Entertainment
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
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The Dating List
Episodes: TV Movie
Link: IMDB
Studio / Network: Reel One Entertainment
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
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The Wrong Patient
Episodes: TV Movie
Link: IMDB
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Thriller, Crime
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Delinquent
Episodes: Feature Film
Link: IMDB
Roles: Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Studio / Network: Tubi
Type: Indie Feature
Genre: Crime, Drama
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The Picture of Christmas
Link: IMDB
Roles: Director, Creative Producer
Studio / Network: UPtv
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Family, Romance, Christmas
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Holiday
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Campfire Christmas
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Holiday
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A Very Merry Bridesmaid
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Holiday
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Coyote Creek Christmas
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Holiday
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A Snapshot of Forever
Link: IMDB
Roles: Director, Creative Producer
Studio / Network: UPtv
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Comedy
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Listen Out for Love
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: UPtv
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Comedy
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Small Voices
Roles: Director, Writer, Creator
Studio / Network: Knowledge Network
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The Wish Swap
Link: IMDB
Roles: Executive Producer, Producing Director, Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Dance, Magical Realism
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All I Need for Christmas
Link: IMDB
Role: Director
Studio / Network: Hallmark
Type: TV Movie/Long Form/SVOD
Genre: Holiday, Drama, Christmas
