David Strasser
British Columbia
Based in Vancouver, David Strasser is a prolific, award-winning director and executive producer known for his versatility across mystery, thriller, procedural, and romance. His work reaches global audiences on major platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hallmark, and Lifetime, with projects earning nominations from the Leo Awards, the Canadian Screen Awards, and the Directors Guild of Canada.
His recent portfolio reflects an expansion into prestige episodic and elevated dramatic storytelling. He directed key episodes of UPtv’s procedural Blue Skies (2026) and serves as executive producer and director of Hallmark Mystery’s acclaimed Nelly Knows Mysteries franchise (2024–2026). His cinematic flair also shines in the DGC-nominated romantic comedy The Wish Swap (2025).
Further broadening his dramatic range, David directed Lifetime’s highly anticipated feature Love, Again (2026), starring Valerie Bertinelli, Eric McCormack, and Henry Czerny.
A graduate of Vancouver Film School and UBC’s Allard School of Law, David is an alumnus of the TIFF Filmmaker Lab and Berlinale’s JETS Talent Lab. Known for precise visual style and emotionally grounded performance direction, he remains a top-tier choice for networks seeking elevated, character-driven storytelling.
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Awards
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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
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