David Tappan is an award-winning director who brings a unique approach to storytelling. His style, which he describes as EMOTIONAL REALISM, blurs the line between documentary and surrealism.

Tappan's goal is to capture life as it's truly felt, even if it means breaking the rules of storytelling or tossing logic out the window. He transports audiences to dreamlike or nightmarish worlds, where emotions are magnified and reality is heightened.

Tappan's work spans the commercial, music video, documentary, and scripted film worlds. He's directed commercials for top brands like the Ritz-Carlton, StockX, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Quicken Loans. Tappan’s work has garnered attention and awards from film festivals nationwide, including the Academy Award-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival.

Tappan’s latest project, Universe 25, is a genre-bending Sci Fi story that follows human lab rats who are abducted by a mysterious entity. Its world premiere was at ScreamFest in October, 2023 and additional film festivals will be announced soon. Learn more at www.level11films.co.

With a fresh, surreal voice and keen eye for emotive storytelling, David Tappan is a director on the rise and definitely one to watch.

 

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