
David I. Strasser
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Cochabamba, Bolivia
David I. Strasser
Biography
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.
Known For
Crew
(2025)
The Wish Swap
Director, Executive Producer
(2024)
Deadly Wives Club
Director
(2024)
Nelly Knows Mysteries: A Fatal Engagement
Executive Producer, Director
(2024)
All I Need for Christmas
Director
(2023)
Mistletoe Connection
Director
(2023)
Dial S for Santa
Director
(2022)
Campfire Christmas
Director
(2022)
Listen Out For Love
Director
(2022)
A Snapshot of Forever
Director
(2022)
Christmas at the Golden Dragon
Director
(2021)
The Picture of Christmas
Director
(2021)
Coyote Creek Christmas
Director
(2021)
A Very Merry Bridesmaid
Director
(2021)
Love at the Ranch
Director
(2021)
A Wedding to Remember
Director
(2020)
The Dating List
Director
(2020)
Just for the Summer
Director
(2020)
Love is a Piece of Cake
Director
(2020)
Love's Second Chance
Director
(2020)
A Glenbrooke Christmas
Director
(2018)
Wedding of Dreams
Second Assistant "A" Camera
(2018)
Delinquent
Director, Writer
(2018)
The Wrong Patient
Director