Dustin Tamplen

Dustin Tamplen

Biography

Dustin Tamplen is an American filmmaker, producer, actor, and director best known for his work in independent horror and found-footage cinema. His producing credits include Lights Over Montgomery County, The Murder of the Monster, Untitled Footage, Urban Nightmares: A Found Footage Anthology, and Tahoe Joe 3: Concrete Wilderness.

In addition to producing, Tamplen frequently appears on screen and has directed projects such as Souvenir, Father Filthy, and episodes of Midnight Feature. He is set to appear in the upcoming horror feature Primal Darkness, continuing his hands-on involvement in modern indie genre filmmaking.

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Known For

Primal Darkness
Primal Darkness

2026

as Tom McGarva

The Summer We Died
The Summer We Died

2024

as Park Victim

The Murder of the Monster
The Murder of the Monster

2024

as Juggling Performer

Lights Over Montgomery County
Lights Over Montgomery County

2023

as Clayton Tamplen

Tahoe Joe 3: Concrete Wilderness
A Man in the Woods with an Axe
The Mistwood Incident
Souvenir
Souvenir

2025

as Self