Category Archives: Screenwriter

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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DON’T EVER CHANGE IS ON ALTER

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Don Swaynos

My short film Don’t Ever Change has joined the incredibly curated collection of films on Gunpowder & Sky’s genre imprint Alter. The film had a successful run at genre and mainstream festivals, became a Vimeo Staff Pick, and was featured … Continue reading →

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KILLER OF KILLERS

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Don Swaynos

I directed a music video for Zig-Zags. It’s a tribute to shot-on-video horror films and the days of 80’s heavy metal inspired satanic panic. It premiered at Cinepocalypse and is now online for your viewing pleasure. Watch it below!

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THE OUTFIT IS NOW ONLINE

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Don Swaynos

Yen Tan’s horror-comedy short The Outfit (which I co-wrote and edited) is (after some delay) finally available on Vimeo. Since appearing online the short has received write-ups from The Austin Chronicle and Rue Morgue.

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DON’T EVER CHANGE ON SHORT OF THE WEEK

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Don Swaynos

I’m happy to announce that my film Don’t Ever Change was featured on the prestigious Short of the Week, where they describe it as “a bloody hilarious 10min treat” and “the most fun I’ve had watching a short in ages.” … Continue reading →

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DON’T EVER CHANGE IS NOW ONLINE

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Don Swaynos

After a long festival run that included The Overlook Film Festival, Fantasia, Cucalorus, BendFilm, Telluride Horror Show, Cinepocalypse, Indie Memphis, and Sidewalk, my dark comedy short film Don’t Ever Change is now streaming on Vimeo. Since going live last week … Continue reading →

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DON’T EVER CHANGE AT THE FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Don Swaynos

I’m excited to announce that my short film Don’t Ever Change will be making its international premiere at the incredible Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal on July 19th!

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HORROR IN AUSTIN

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Don Swaynos

Sean Malin at the Austin Chronicle just published a story on the resurgence of horror among Austin’s independent filmmakers. I was honored to be included (for my short film Don’t Ever Change) alongside great Austin films like La Barracuda, The … Continue reading →

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DON’T EVER CHANGE

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Don Swaynos

I’m excited to announce that my new short film Don’t Ever Change will be premiering at The Overlook Film Festival! I wrote and directed the film, which stars Cyndi Williams, Heather Kafka, and Frank Mosley, was produced by Jennifer Harlow … Continue reading →

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THE OUTFIT IS NOW ON FANDOR

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Don Swaynos

Yen Tan’s short film The Outfit (which I co-wrote and edited) is now streaming on Fandor just in time for Halloween!

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