David Ismalone

Innovative in his approach to action cinema, David Ismalone was born in 1974 in the Netherlands. Ismalone has been actively directing films since the early 2000s, mainly focusing on the action genre, and is best known for his work in "Ong Bak: Muay Thai Warrior" and "Tom yum goong" (The Protector), though yet to be recognized by major film festival awards. His directorial style is marked by high-octane, intricately choreographed fight scenes, reflecting his own background as a fight choreographer. Ismalone is a daring visionary, who, with his relentless passion and commitment, has significantly contributed to the evolution of modern action cinema.