David I. Strasser

Known For

Directing

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

  • Coyote Creek Christmas

    Coyote Creek Christmas

    2021

  • A Glenbrooke Christmas

    A Glenbrooke Christmas

    2020

  • A Very Merry Bridesmaid

    A Very Merry Bridesmaid

    2021

  • Just for the Summer

    Just for the Summer

    2020

  • A Wedding to Remember

    A Wedding to Remember

    2021

  • The Dating List

    The Dating List

    2020

  • Love is a Piece of Cake

    Love is a Piece of Cake

    2020

  • Wedding of Dreams

    Wedding of Dreams

    2018

  • The Picture of Christmas

    The Picture of Christmas

    2021

  • Listen Out For Love

    Listen Out For Love

    2022

  • Love's Second Chance

    Love's Second Chance

    2020

  • Campfire Christmas

    Campfire Christmas

    2022

  • Christmas at the Golden Dragon

    Christmas at the Golden Dragon

    2022

  • Love at the Ranch

    Love at the Ranch

    2021

  • The Wrong Patient

    The Wrong Patient

    2018