David Mahmoudieh is an award-winning director and writer of commercials, film and television. 

On the small screen, David has directed on Warner Bro’s hit TV series SUPERMAN & LOIS and is next set to direct the first block of upcoming limited series JOKER’S DOWNFALL, starring Dougray Scott and Chin Han.

David’s short film SNAKE DICK previously won multiple Oscar-qualifying awards on the international festival circuit, going viral online where it amassed millions of views and a cult following.

As of 2025, David has two original features in development: action-thriller AMERICAN VINTAGE with Terry Crews attached to star and produce alongside Sundance-winning producer Josh Bachove; and subversive horror-thriller HHH, with Ariel Winter attached to star and produce. David is also underway as the creator and writer on a confidential TV series for Star Trek creators Roddenberry Entertainment.

Selected for the esteemed Sony Diverse Directors Program and the highly-coveted DGA TV Mentorship Program, David won the ECU Screenwriting Contest with his spec script RAIN, currently in development with Neve Campbell, who will star and produce. 

David is a proud Industry Ambassador for Kids In The Spotlight, a non-profit that transforms the lives of foster youth through filmmaking; PARALLEL, a short David directed that was written by its foster youth, won numerous awards and accolades for the charity. 

David’s commercial work includes directing spots for Google, Lego and Porshe, amongst many others. 

Born in the UK to an Iranian father and British-French mother, David is based between London and LA and holds dual US-UK Citizenship.