Biography

An internationally award-winning filmmaker, Lance Dreesen is a member of the Writers Guild of America and partner in an independent film production company, Red Five Entertainment, Inc., with offices in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also a freelance producer/editor, and film acting and screenwriting instructor.

Dreesen's current project, End the Wait, which he will produce and direct, centers on the dire need for live kidney donation through the inspirational true story of Russell Dallas and Randy Simpkins. The goal of the film is to bring awareness to the cause, and inspire people to donate -- ending the wait for those on dialysis and saving 100,000+ lives.

Dreesen's directorial debut, "Terror Tract" (which he also produced) was both a critical and financial success. Starring John Ritter and Bryan Cranston, "Terror Tract" was purchased by the USA Network and has won top honors at film festivals in Europe and the United States. The film also enjoyed a theatrical release in France and Latin America.

Dreesen's film "The Way Home" (which he wrote, directed and edited), starred Dean Cain, was released by Lionsgate. The film is an inspirational true story about the search for a missing two year-old child and the crisis of faith the parents and community endure. "The Way Home" also had a television premiere on cable channel UPtv, where it set new ratings records.

Dreesen's previous writing and directing effort, "Big Bad Wolf", starring Richard Tyson and Kimberly J. Brown, was released by Screen Media and Universal Home Video in 2007. The film has received rave reviews, won top honors at film festivals and has an enthusiastic online fan base. Dreesen also produced the supernatural thriller "Conjurer", starring John Schneider, which was an official selection at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival -- and had a successful premiere on Showtime.

Dreesen's writing credits include "Charlie's Ghost Story", a feature film directed by Anthony Edwards and starring Cheech Marin, and "Arthur's Quest", starring Ayre Gross, for Crystal Sky Entertainment. In addition, he has written and developed projects for numerous production companies and studios, including Universal Pictures and Fox Television.

He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two sons. He is an avid cinephile, cyclist, and Bulldog fan.
- IMDb mini biography by: Red Five Entertainment

An internationally award-winning filmmaker and member of the Writers Guild of America, Lance Dreesen has spent more than three decades working as a writer, director, producer, editor, teacher, and mentor.

After college, Dreesen moved to California in his twenties to pursue acting and filmmaking. He went on to write, direct, and/or produce seven feature films and develop projects for numerous production companies and studios, including Universal Pictures and Fox Television.

Dreesen made his feature directorial debut with "Terror Tract," also known as "Full Disclosure," which he also produced. Starring Bryan Cranston and John Ritter, and distributed by Universal, the film received top honors at festivals in Europe and the United States and was released theatrically in France, Latin America, and Asia.

He next wrote, directed, and produced "Big Bad Wolf," starring Richard Tyson and Kimberly J. Brown. Released by 20 Century Fox Home Entertainment, the film developed an enthusiastic following that has continued for nearly two decades. In 2025, /Film ranked it on its list of the 15 best werewolf movies of all time.

Dreesen wrote, directed, produced, and edited "The Way Home," based on the true story of a community searching for a missing two-year-old boy. Released by Lionsgate, the film set new ratings records when it premiered on UPtv and continues to be widely streamed.

He also produced the supernatural thriller "Conjurer," starring John Schneider, which was an official selection of the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival and later premiered on Showtime.

Dreesen’s other produced screenwriting credits include "Charlie’s Ghost Story," directed by Anthony Edwards and starring Cheech Marin; "Arthur’s Quest"; and "The Heart of Christmas." His latest screenplay to be produced, "The Life Between Us," is in post-production.

Alongside his filmmaking career, Dreesen has spent more than twenty-five years teaching acting, screenwriting, and producing. He began teaching at Theater of Arts in Hollywood and has since led workshops for thousands of students, including a long-running collaboration with Emmy-winning casting director Shay Griffin.

That combination of professional filmmaking and teaching experience led Dreesen to found Catalyst, a program for creative professionals grounded in practical experience and creative ownership.

Through Red Five Entertainment, Dreesen continues to write and develop film and television projects. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, and is an avid cinephile, cyclist, and Georgia Bulldogs fan.
- IMDb mini biography by: Red Five Entertainment