Spanky Dustin Ward

"Dustin 'Spanky' Ward, born in Ogden, Utah, is a talented producer, director, and writer recognized for his work on films such as *Hello I Love You*, *Riot* (starring Dolph Lundgren and Chuck Liddell), *Ruling of the Heart*, and *Christmas Break-In* (with Danny Glover, Denise Richards, and Cameron Seely). Over the course of his career, Spanky has written, produced, and directed numerous feature films, as well as over seventy short films and commercials.

He has also optioned or sold more than a dozen feature film screenplays and is currently involved in writing various projects for several producers while penning his next feature to produce and direct. Spanky is diversifying his talents by adapting his screenplays into novels and recently self-published his first children's book, *Charlie's Long Journey*, now available on Amazon.

Spanky's latest feature film, *The Santa Box*, released during the Christmas season, has already garnered seven awards, including 'Audience Choice' and '2nd Place Best Feature Film' at the Ziff Film Festival. It was also nominated for six awards at the Utah Film Festival, winning 'Best Made in Utah Feature' and 'Best Actress Under 18' for the film's star. Additionally, Spanky has just completed a new feature film, *Princess for a Day*, which is set for release in 2025, and he is in pre-production on his next project, a psychological thriller titled *The Genesis Project*. Spanky resides in Holladay, Utah."