Category Archives: Screenwriter

CURRENT PROJECTS…

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Don Swaynos

I redesigned my website, so I figure it’s a good time to give an update on what I’ve been working on. Dano Johnson and I recently completed two ads for Democratic Texas Gubernatorial candidate Bill White and I’m currently finishing … Continue reading →

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JOLLYVILLEPICTURES.COM IS NOW ONLINE

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Don Swaynos

JollyvillePictures.com is now online and so is Tate English’s critically-acclaimed, award-winning short film The Ballad of Friday and June (which I produced and edited). Since being posted, the film has receive some nice press from Bad Lit and Film Festival … Continue reading →

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MORE POLLIE AWARDS FOR COLLECTION AGENCY FILMS!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Don Swaynos

Collection Agency Films’ The Bright Knight just took home a Gold Pollie Award for Best Web Video. The spot was written by Dano Johnson and myself from a concept by Bill Hillsman, it was produced by Collection Agency Films and … Continue reading →

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COLLECTION AGENCY FILMS FEATURED ON THE HUFFINGTON POST

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Don Swaynos

A screen grab from Collection Agency Film’s ad for Charles Wheelan (which was written by Dano Johnson and myself, from an idea by Bill Hillsman) was recently used as the photo for the Huffington Post’s story on “The Craziest Political … Continue reading →

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INTRODUCING BIG U!

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Don Swaynos

Collection Agency Films was commissioned by the Secular Student Alliance to write and produce a funny and informative video about their organization… So here it is.

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The Insur-Animals Take Home Silver and Bronze

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Don Swaynos

I just found out The Insur-Animals: Episode 1 won two Pollie Awards (which recognize “the best in political and public affairs communications”). The video took home a silver for “Best Use of Web Video” and a bronze for “Best Use … Continue reading →

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Final Insur-Animals Episodes Now Online

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Don Swaynos

The final three episodes of Insur-Animals were finished in 2008 but only appeared online last week. Fortunately (sort of) the health care debate continues and these cartoon are still relevant. Insur-Animals were produced by Collection Agency Films. Check out Episode … Continue reading →

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The Insur-Animals on Channel Frederator

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Don Swaynos

The first episode of The Insur-Animals is featured on this week’s Channel Frederator Podcast. You can read more about their latest podcast on the Channel Frederator blog, and check out their interview with Dano Johnson about the “worst animal-headed superheroes.”

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The Bright Knight

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Don Swaynos

The Bright Knight is the new ad from Collection Agency Films and Northwoods Advertising. Watch the ad in high quality here.The ad premiered on Sunday and has already been featured on Politco. For more information about Charles Wheelan, visit his … Continue reading →

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New Year at Danger Trailer Online

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Don Swaynos

Here’s the new trailer for the feature-length documentary Year at Danger. It’s available on Vimeo and YouTube.

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