About David
David Lafontaine is a versatile Canadian director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and coach with over 20 years of experience across film, television, and theatre. Early in his career, he founded and served as Artistic Director of the award-winning theatre company Unit 102 Actors’, earning critical acclaim for his direction of several notable productions, including Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, and Michael Ross Albert’s controversial Miss. His direction of Miss earned him a Critics’ Pick Award for Outstanding Direction.
In 2015, David founded 102 Actors Labs, offering acting and screenwriting classes. His work at the lab has helped launch the careers of some of Toronto’s top talent, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in the Toronto film industry. His client base has since expanded internationally, reaching actors in London, New York, and Los Angeles.
In 2020, David co-founded Armenta Films with his longtime creative partner Adam Belanger. In 2023, they wrote, produced and co-directed their first feature film A BREED APART which is currently in post production.
In addition, David has worked as a writer and story editor having several pilots in option while developing and producing several feature films including 2019 WITCHES IN THE WOODS which has its premiere at Frightfest in London.