David E. Teixeira is a French-born, Portugal-raised filmmaker specializing in independent horror. Since his debut short Girls Night (2016), later expanded into an anthology on Amazon Prime and Google Play, his work has earned international recognition at festivals worldwide. His films include Mannequin (Northern Frights winner), In Utero, Play. Pause. Kill. (Best Horror Film, FROSTBITE), and Stream (Gardunha Fest award).

After relocating to Lisbon in 2021, Teixeira directed Final Gasp (2023), which led to his participation in the feature anthology Dead Talk Tales: Volume 1, and Drama Queen (2024), winner of Best Short Film at Short of the Month and premiered at GASP! Horror Film Festival in Manchester.

Currently, he is developing his first feature film and exploring new projects, including a personal podcast centered on his work, mental health, and lived experiences. He also curates Embrace Your Darkness Film Fest, an online festival supporting independent genre filmmakers. His most recent short, Dancing on My Own, is his most intimate work to date—an experimental horror film delving into deeply personal themes of mental health.