Category Archives: Film Festivals

PODCASTS

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Don Swaynos

If you like hearing me talk- you’re in luck! I was recently featured on two podcasts! I sat down with Mike G for Show de Vie, where we discussed work, music, movies, and whisky. I was also part of a really … Continue reading →

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OUTFEST 2015

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Don Swaynos

I’m happy to announce that two films I worked on will be screening at this year’s Outfest Los Angeles. Yen Tan’s The Outfit (which I co-wrote and edited) screens July 10th and 14th at the DGA and Brad Besser’s Beaver … Continue reading →

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UNDERGROUND FILMMAKING PANEL

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Don Swaynos

Several films I’ve worked on continued their festival runs this weekend. The deadCENTER Film Festival screened both Yen Tan’s The Outfit and John Bryant’s award-winning The Samaritans, while the Oak Cliff Film Festival also played The Samaritans along with Brad Besser’s documentary Beaver Trilogy Part … Continue reading →

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THE OUTFIT

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Don Swaynos

Yen Tan’s new short film The Outfit is now playing the festival circuit. I co-wrote (with Yen) and edited the horror comedy which stars AJ Bowen (You’re Next, The Sacrament) as a Republican Congressman who becomes the subject of some … Continue reading →

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BEAVER TRILOGY PART IV IS HEADED TO HOT DOCS

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Don Swaynos

After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Brad Besser’s documentary Beaver Trilogy Part IV (which I produced) will make its Canadian Premiere at the prestigious Hot Docs Film Festival on April 26th. For more on the film, like it on Facebook or … Continue reading →

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THE SAMARITANS IS PREMIERING AT SXSW

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Don Swaynos

I’m happy to announce that John Bryant’s dark comedy short The Samaritans (formerly John 3:16), which I edited, is going to have its world premiere at SXSW on Tuesday March 17th.

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BEAVER TRILOGY PART IV TO PREMIERE AT SUNDANCE

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Don Swaynos

Brad Besser’s Beaver Trilogy Part IV is going to make its world premiere at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary tells the story surrounding the creation of Trent Harris’ legendary cult film Beaver Trilogy and I’m honored to be producing it along with Brad, Jonathan Duffy, and … Continue reading →

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THE SIDEWAYS LIGHT

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Don Swaynos

Jennfier Harlow’s dramatic thriller The Sideways Light is going to have its world premiere October 23rd in the Dark Matters competition at the Austin Film Festival. The film stars Lindsay Burdge (A Teacher, Wild Canaries), Annalee Jefferies (Monsters, Hellion), Matthew Newton and … Continue reading →

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PIT STOP AND PICTURES OF SUPERHEROES IN NYC

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Don Swaynos

This weekend I’ll be in New York with what I’m calling the “awkward dates with John Merriman double feature.” Yen Tan’s Pit Stop is playing Saturday September 7th, 7PM at Lincoln Center (tickets) and Pictures of Superheroes is playing Sunday September 8th, … Continue reading →

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AUSTRALIA LOVES PICTURES OF SUPERHEROES

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Don Swaynos

After last month’s three sold-out screenings at the Revelation Film Festival in Perth, Australia, Pictures of Superheroes is going to continue its continental tour with a screening at the Sydney Underground Film Festival this September. We’re in great company screening next … Continue reading →

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