David F. Sandberg

Director
Writer
Producer

In this extended interview, stars Zachary Levi, Lucy Liu, Jack Dylan Grazer, Asher Angel, and director David F. Sandberg get quizzed about their IMDb first credits, Wii injuries, first jobs, and much more.

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David F. Sandberg is a Swedish film director from Jönköping who is known for directing the superhero comedy film Shazam and the horror films Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation. He lives on the autism spectrum. He also provided the voice of Mister Mind at the end of Shazam and made several short horror films throughout his career.

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Awards
- 7 wins & 3 nominations total

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Known for

Shazam!

7.0

Director(directed by)

2019

Dans le noir

6.3

Director

2016

Annabelle 2 : La Création du mal

6.5

Director(directed by)

2017

Vad tyst det blev...

6.7

Short

Director(as David Sandberg)

2006

Credits

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Director

Until Dawn: La Mort sans fin
5.8
- Director
- 2025
Cam Closer II
6.9
Short
- Director
- 2023
Shazam! La Rage des dieux
5.9
- Director
- 2023
I Flip You Off for Four Hours
8.0
- Director
- 2020
Not Alone in Here
7.0
Short
- Director
- 2020
Shadowed
6.9
Short
- Director
- 2020
Shazam!
7.0
- Director (directed by)
- 2019
Annabelle 2 : La Création du mal
6.5
- Director (directed by)
- 2017
Dans le noir
6.3
- Director
- 2016
Closet Space
6.7
Short
- Director
- 2016
Attic Panic
6.8
Short
- Director
- 2015
See You Soon
5.6
Short
- Director
- 2014
Coffer
6.2
Short
- Director
- 2014
Not So Fast
6.0
Short
- Director
- 2014
Pictured
6.7
Short
- Director
- 2014

Writer

Cam Closer II
6.9
Short
- Writer
- 2023
I Flip You Off for Four Hours
8.0
- Writer
- 2020
Silhouettes
Short
- based on the horror short Shadowed by
- 2020
Not Alone in Here
7.0
Short
- Writer
- 2020
Shadowed
6.9
Short
- Writer
- 2020
Dans le noir
6.3
- based on the short film by
- 2016
Closet Space
6.7
Short
- Writer
- 2016
Attic Panic
6.8
Short
- Writer
- 2015
See You Soon
5.6
Short
- Writer
- 2014
Coffer
6.2
Short
- Writer
- 2014
Not So Fast
6.0
Short
- Writer
- 2014
Pictured
6.7
Short
- written by
- 2014
Lights Out
7.6
Short
- Writer
- 2013
Ponysmasher's Tiny Bits - Stuck in a Tree
5.9
Video
- Writer
- 2013
Ponysmasher's Tiny Bits - Hollywood
5.6
Video
- Writer
- 2013

Producer

Until Dawn: La Mort sans fin
5.8
- producer
- 2025
Cam Closer II
6.9
Short
- producer
- 2023
I Flip You Off for Four Hours
8.0
- producer
- 2020
Not Alone in Here
7.0
Short
- producer
- 2020
Shadowed
6.9
Short
- producer
- 2020
Closet Space
6.7
Short
- producer
- 2016
Attic Panic
6.8
Short
- producer
- 2015
Lights Out
7.6
Short
- producer
- 2013
The Drawing Box
6.0
Short
- producer
- 2012
True Tales from a Weirdo: The Sleepover
5.5
Short
- producer (as David Sandberg)
- 2012
Swede 16
6.0
TV Series
- producer
- 2012
Vad tyst det blev...
6.7
Short
- producer (as David Sandberg)
- 2006

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Trivia
He didn't attend film school.

Trademarks

FAQ

How old is David F. Sandberg?
44 years old
When was David F. Sandberg born?
January 21, 1981
Where was David F. Sandberg born?
Sweden
What is David F. Sandberg known for?
Shazam!, All Quiet Now..., Lights Out, and Annabelle: Creation
Is David F. Sandberg married?
Yes, to Lotta Losten