David Bezmozgis is a Latvian-born Canadian film and television writer, producer and director, as well as novelist, best known for his collection "Natasha and Other Stories" and the novels "The Free World" and "The Betrayers". He holds a BA in English Literature from McGill University,Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, USA.