In 2013, Sandberg directed the horror short Lights Out, which quickly went viral online, and became his personal calling card as a filmmaker.
Fans of The Conjuring universe can now enter a contest to show-off their horror short filmmaking skills.
Fittingly, New Line then decided to stay in the Sandberg business, offering him the Annabelle: Creation gig.
A prequel to the 2014 Annabelle spinoff movie – which was itself a prequel to The Conjuring – Annabelle: Creation presents the true origin story of the titular demonic doll, and is directed by David F. Sandberg.