David Hartman's work is driven by a curiosity about how we live, cope, and thrive. His parents immersed him in wild places from a young age and he later became a wilderness guide working on remote rivers, mountains, and forests before being pulled into filmmaking. At the core of his work is a desire to translate the beauty he sees in the world and in people's stories. David's work is known for the sensitive curiosity with which he approaches his subjects, allowing them to feel comfortable opening up on the other side of the lens. He has explored difficult subjects like cancer, trauma, gender identity, and racism in his work and feels privileged for the opportunity to do so.
In 2022/23 David directed a series of short films on prominent Canadian artists for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection that premiered on PBS. His collaborations with artist Meryl McMaster for her exhibition Bloodline were met with critical acclaim. They are currently touring North America and have been acquired by leading art institutions in Canada and the US.
David is fluent in French and English and can count to ten in Danish.
