David F. Sandberg
David Fredrik Sandberg (born 21 January 1981) is a Swedish filmmaker. He is best known for his homemade short horror films (released under the online pseudonym "ponysmasher") and for his feature directorial debut Lights Out (2016), based on his acclaimed 2013 horror short of the same name. He has gone on to direct major studio franchise films such as Annabelle: Creation (2017), Shazam! (2019) and Until Dawn (2025). He is married to actress and producer Lotta Losten, who has starred in many of his short films. He co-founded the production company Mångata.
Acting
Movie
Shazam!
as Mr. Mind / Travis / Gangster Crocodile-Men (uncredited)
2019
Movie
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
as Pedestrian Attacked by Harpy / Mister Mind (uncredited)
2023
Movie
Until Dawn
as Missing Person (voice)
2025
Movie
Closet Space
as Man
2016
Movie
Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe
as Self
2020
TV
BIANCA
as Self - Guest
2022
Crew
Movie
Shazam!
Director
2019
Movie
Annabelle: Creation
Director
2017
Movie
Lights Out
Director
2016
Movie
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Director
2023
Movie
Until Dawn
Director
2025
Movie
Lights Out
Director
2014
Movie
Closet Space
Director
2016
Movie
Faith & Fear: The Conjuring Universe
Thanks
2020
Movie
Ladyboy
Director
2012
Movie
Call of the Ocean
Director
2025
Movie
Cam Closer
Director
2013
Movie
Untitled Amityville Horror Film
Director