Acting
David Shapiro
Born 2001-10-27 · Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
David Shapiro (born October 27, 2001) is an independent filmmaker and actor based in Boston. He started making films at the age of six and his love for the craft has only continued. He's made dozens of films and is most known for his short film Frat Material (2022) for which he co-won Best Overall Film at the Brandeis Sundeis film festival and Fresh Start (2024) for which he won 2nd place in the Margaret Scheinman Competition for Excellence in Film.
Acting credits
NRWhen Nelson is rejected from his dream frat, he ventures out to make his own.
Frat Material
2022
NRDanny had high hopes for college. Joining mid-year, it’s not what he expected. Danny must learn to cope with his self-absorbed roommate, find community and navigate this new world. Starting fresh is never easy…
Fresh Start
2024
NREthan and Luca are two friends burdened by unresolved trauma and emotional isolation. They each feel disconnected from the world, trapped by the weight of their home lives and mental health struggles. Through quick, interwoven snapshots of their parallel experiences, we see their lives mirroring each other.
Crossroads
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NRA 48hr film project by Box House Productions
Raw Deal
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NRA troubled comedian with inexplicably bad luck attempts to propose to his girlfriend.
The Second Bird
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NRA recent college grad attempts a very challenging breakup.
I Think You're Breaking Up
2025
Behind the camera
NRWhen Nelson is rejected from his dream frat, he ventures out to make his own.
Frat Material
2022
NRWhen Nelson is rejected from his dream frat, he ventures out to make his own.
Frat Material
2022
NRDanny had high hopes for college. Joining mid-year, it’s not what he expected. Danny must learn to cope with his self-absorbed roommate, find community and navigate this new world. Starting fresh is never easy…
Fresh Start
2024