Don Swanson

Ethel: A Country Girl (2014)
Film (Biography, Documentary, Drama, Family and 1 More) Editor At the age of 81, Ethel Potochniak decided to make a professional recording of some of the original Appalachian folk music that she had written and performed throughout her life. Inspired by the passing of her late husband, Steve, she set out to tell her story through the songs she selected for her album, 'My Life in Song'. This is the story of a woman who understood that you're never too old to fulfill your dreams. Written by Anonymous

Internet Famous (2014)
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What Was Lost (2014)
Film (Crime, Drama, Drama and Thriller) Cinematographer Joel (John-Patrick Driscoll) thought that he had it all - a great job, a beautiful wife, and the chance of finding a manuscript thought lost to time. Everything changes when his zealous pursuit finally pushes his wife, Brandi (Elsa Carette), into the arms of another man. Now, Joel is going to see his fortunes decay over the course of a haunting day as the price for his blind ambition. Written by Anonymous

Why We Walk (2010)
Film (Biography, Documentary, Drama and Drama) Editor A documentary on the Avon Walk in Chicago. Why We Walk follows one man's journey to better understand his role after the passing of his mom from breast cancer. Through meeting survivors and talking to other walkers, he's able to find comfort in himself to continue his life in honor of his mother. Written by Anonymous

The One True Thing (2010)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Editor A love story about a man who is trying to write a book about true love. He's having a difficult time getting his book published. To escape for awhile from his writing, he goes on his annual weekend trip with his friends from college to a lake house. Upon arriving at the lake house, he meets a woman that his friends bring along for the weekend. From the moment they see each other they hit it off. You get to know each character and how they have come to this point in their life. As the amazing weekend comes to an end, they must make the decision of whether or not this is the real thing or just a weekend fling. Will he understand the true meaning of love and be able to complete his book? Written by Anonymous

Rosie Girl (2009)
Film (Drama and Horror) Editor Desperately clinging to life, a young woman tries to escape as a demented preacher stalks her through the forest. Rosie, a seemingly innocent little girl, arrives just in time to see her mother's brutal murder. Now, the special gift that her mother spoke of is awakened as Rosie takes her vengeance. Written by Don Swanson

Sell Out! (The Student Films of Don Swanson) (2007)
Film (Comedy, Drama, Horror and Musical) Editor 10 short films by award-winning indie filmmaker Don Swanson. This compilation includes film festival favorites & indie underground cult classics Wilson's Woodworkers, 2nd Class Citizen, Suddenly Shay, End of a Dead Street, American Flirtations, The Stranger, Feels Good, Made Man, Victory, and Gallows Hollow. The best of these films have had dozens of festival screenings, been viewed tens of thousands of times online, and have been internationally reviewed. Each film contains a filmmaker commentary by Swanson, as well as behind the scenes stills, trailers, outtakes, and more on select films. Complete with a hidden bonus feature, this compilation represents the evolution of Swanson's career of short filmmaking under the banner of SPRUCE FILMS. Written by Don Swanson

Wilson's Woodworkers (2005)
Film (Drama and Drama) Editor Sam was a good guy, until he ended up with a baby and lost his college football scholarship. Now he works for Wilson as one of his woodworkers, except things aren't what they seem... and this is not just another day on the job.

2nd Class Citizen (2005)
Film (Drama and Musical) Editor The final video from Adrenokrome.

Deadline (2004)
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Suddenly Shay (2004)
Film (Drama and Drama) Editor Shay awakes beneath a bridge with no memory, he follows clues left in two pictures he finds in a car left running above. The pictures lead him to a trailer where he has memory glimpses of a girl and her daughter... outside a stranger approaches him, who seems to have the answers to all that he seeks... what are you capable of? Written by Don Swanson

End of a Dead Street (2004)
Film (Drama and Musical) Editor A nightmare stalker blurs reality in this dark music video for End of a Dead Street, by AdrenoKrome. From their album, Arm the Youth

Gallows Hollow (2001)
Film (Drama and Horror) Editor 50 years ago it was rumored that Robert Gallow murdered his young wife, Mary. The following year he was found gutted and hanging in the trees near Mills Lake. They left behind a baby girl. This morning the bodies of seven disemboweled campers were found in the trees at Mills Lake. A slick city detective arrives to investigate the crime, but may himself become a part of the legend. Written by Don Swanson