Movies & TV Shows with David Schisgall

David Schisgall is a film and television writer whose work blends sharp character observation with a focus on relationships and everyday chaos. He is best known in our catalog for writing Our Idiot Brother (2011), a darkly comic story that uses an offbeat central character to explore how people react when routines are disrupted. Schisgall’s writing is associated with comedy that leans into both emotional sincerity and awkward, high-contrast moments, creating scripts that feel grounded while still allowing for surreal or exaggerated situations. His career reflects an affinity for narrative-driven humor across film, with an emphasis on dialogue, pacing, and the social dynamics between characters.