David Hartstone

All you have to do is Everything.

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Company

Seventh House Productions

David Hartstone is an award winning filmmaker and co-founder of Seventh House Productions. After studying acting at the iconic Stella Adler Studio in NYC, David moved to LA to pursue a career in film and television.

He is an entirely self-taught writer/director and focuses on highly imaginative world building with an emphasis on visually stunning and emotionally grounded cinematic experiences.

Writer (4 Credits)
DickSwitch
Screenplay
Kill Me, Kismet
Screenplay
Desert Sky2022
Web / New Media
How I Failed the Bechdel Test.2020
Short
Producer (2 Credits)
Desert Sky2022
Web / New Media
How I Failed the Bechdel Test.2020
Short
Director (2 Credits)
Desert Sky2022
Web / New Media
How I Failed the Bechdel Test.2020
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
How I Failed the Bechdel Test.2020
Short

College

Stella Adler Studio of Acting

Acting

2009 – 2012

Birth Date

September 7

Nickname

Dave

Current City

Los Angeles, CA

Hometown

Boca Raton, FL

Gender

Male

Zodiac Sign

Virgo

Frequently collaborates with middle school friend and filmmaker Dustin Waldman.
Frequently writes for his producing partner and long time girlfriend, Lexa Gluck.
Attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC.
Made his TV debut playing a drug dealer on ABC Family’s Switched at Birth.
Works as a Flower Host at the nation's first cannabis cafe to support his creative endeavors.
In 2020, he spent 19 days in the hospital after an emergency lifesaving surgery.
His father passed away to ALS after a courageous 10 year battle.
Currently lives in a 250 sq/ft efficiency unit in Los Angeles.

“Don’t be cheap with the film!” - Ronald Hartstone