King Dawit is a film director, writer, and producer, known for often surreal, striking and character-driven narratives. After graduating from George Brown College in 2020, he directed Tapeboy (2021), an avant-garde, music-driven romance short which earned numerous awards. His other work includes the upcoming feature documentaries Grand Illusion and Woolies, as well as music videos, and digital series and podcasts, including Nostalgice and Jersey Thursday. With a background in content creation on several platforms, Dawit evokes techniques from pre-sound, New Hollywood and film essay work, while maintaining his native Toronto as the backdrop for many of his films.
King Dawit has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 2021. Signature works include The Lift, Rock Bottom: A Film, The Infinite Andy Savoy. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
