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David Prior

b. 1969

American film director and producer (born 1969)

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Born 1969. David Prior is an American film producer, film director, screenwriter, the Editor and producer.

David Prior (born January 6, 1969) is an American filmmaker, best known for his work on the cult horror film The Empty Man, and television series such as Voir and Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. He has also directed and produced making-of documentaries for films, most notably the works of David Fincher and Michael Bay.

Career After directing documentaries of various David Fincher films for over ten years, Prior helmed his first independent short film AM1200 in 2008. In February 2016, he was hired to write and direct his feature film debut, the supernatural horror film The Empty Man, based on the graphic novel of the same name from Boom! Studios. In September 2021, he was hired to direct an episode on the Netflix series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. In December 2021, he co-created, executive produced, and directed two episodes of Fincher's Netflix series Voir. By September 2025, he was hired to write and direct the Netflix film The Boy in the Iron Box, based on the short story of the same name by Guillermo del Toro.

Filmography Short film Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor Sound Designer Ref. 2008 AM1200 TBA The Boy in the Iron Box Filming 2022 Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities Episode: "The Autopsy"

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Who is David Prior?

American film director and producer (born 1969)

When was David Prior born?

David Prior was born on 6 January 1969 in Cambridge.

What is David Prior's occupation?

David Prior is a film producer, film director, screenwriter, the Editor and producer.

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David Prior is American.

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Β· Wikipedia: David Prior

Β· Wikidata: Q107419899

Β· DBpedia: David Prior (director)

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