Category Archives: Jollyville Pictures

NIGHT FLIGHT

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Don Swaynos

I’m excited to announce that three of my short films are joining the insane (and incredible) line-up on Night Flight. The streaming platform incarnation of the classic late night cable show has launched a short film showcase and the initial … Continue reading →

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DR. GHOUL IS THE SHORT OF THE DAY

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Don Swaynos

I was pleasantly surprised to see that my short film The Horrible Life of Dr. Ghoul was selected as Film School Rejects’ Short of the Day. They described it as “devious, decidedly wicked, and devilishly amusing,” check out the full write-up … Continue reading →

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ME TALKING

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Don Swaynos

I’ve given some interviews recently for anyone who might be interested in that sort of thing. First, producer Kelly Williams and I sat down with Sean Malin at CineMalin to discuss our various projects, the Austin film scene, and Brad Besser’s … Continue reading →

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MY SHORT FILMS ARE NOW ON FANDOR

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Don Swaynos

I’m happy to announce that my short films The Horrible Life of Dr. Ghoul and Six Hundred and Forty-One Slates have joined the amazing library of films currently streaming at Fandor. In addition, I’m now featured on the site as … Continue reading →

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THE HORRIBLE LIFE OF DR. GHOUL IS NOW ONLINE

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Don Swaynos

Just in time for Halloween my short film, The Horrible Life of Dr. Ghoul, is now online. The film focuses on the bad day in the life of horror host Dr. Ghoul, played by Chris Doubek (Computer Chess, Lovers of Hate, … Continue reading →

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CINEMALIN INTERVIEW

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Don Swaynos

I was recently interviewed by Sean Malin at Cinemalin, we discussed Pictures of Superheroes, Pit Stop, and editing in general. Check out the full interview here.

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PICTURES OF SUPERHEROES GOES INTERNATIONAL

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Don Swaynos

I’m really excited to announce that Pictures of Superheroes will have its international premiere at the Revelation Film Festival in Perth, Australia. I’ve been a fan of Program Director Jack Sergeant’s writing on Warhol films and the Cinema of Transgression for … Continue reading →

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THE HORRIBLE LIFE OF DR. GHOUL

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Don Swaynos

My new short film, The Horrible Life of Dr. Ghoul, is going to have its world premiere at the deadCENTER Film Festival on June 7th with more festival screenings soon. The film was produced by Jollyville Pictures in association with … Continue reading →

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PICTURES OF SUPERHEROES REVIEWS

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Don Swaynos

Pictures of Superheroes premiered at the Austin Film Festival. A lot of people saw it and then said nice things about it: “I have never seen a movie like Pictures of Superheroes… It is unlike anything I have ever seen before; … Continue reading →

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PICTURES OF SUPERHEROES TO PREMIERE AT AFF

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Don Swaynos

Pictures of Superheroes, is going to have its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival. The film was included in AFF’s “early ten” announcement, which you can read about at Variety, Movieline, The Austin American Statesman, The Austin Chronicle, and Indiewire, and you … Continue reading →

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