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.