David J. Stieve
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Originally from West Bend, Wisconsin, David earned a Bachelor's Degree
in English - Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin Madison. After serving as Deputy
Editor of The Madison Review, UW's nationally renowned literary
journal, David redirected his classical narrative storytelling training
to the new canvas of screen-writing, and moved to Los Angeles
to further pursue the craft. He has since written a number of original
screenplays, including the critically acclaimed, cult favorite
horror-satire
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006),
directed by Scott Glosserman.
David is also one of three subjects in the Mercury Productions documentary Dreams on Spec (2007) , by filmmaker Daniel Snyder, which showcases the trials and tribulations of pursuing a screen-writing career in Hollywood.
Upcoming projects include a horror short film entitled Wait for It (2023), as well as the horror-comedy The Hills Only Have Eyes for You
David is also one of three subjects in the Mercury Productions documentary Dreams on Spec (2007) , by filmmaker Daniel Snyder, which showcases the trials and tribulations of pursuing a screen-writing career in Hollywood.
Upcoming projects include a horror short film entitled Wait for It (2023), as well as the horror-comedy The Hills Only Have Eyes for You
