About
Cole Swanson
Overview
Cole Swanson is a screenwriter and film director celebrated not only for his prowess in crafting narratives but also for his illustrious collaborations with industry titans. Cole's multiple award-winning and HBO Award-nominated short film, Baby, kickstarted his ongoing and vibrant career. He has also lent his visionary touch to the likes of NIKE/Converse and Universal Music Group, sculpting visual work for renowned artists including James Blake, Selena Gomez, Lana del Rey, and crafting narrative-driven commercial work for Converse.
Cole's creative, more formal educational journey culminated in 2023 when he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a focus on writing and directing. In pursuit of artistic mastery, Cole was selected as a director at England's National Film and Television School where his craft of directing and working with actors was further developed.
Cole continues to cultivate a new genre he has coined as "New Wave Black Naturalism."
Known for
Acting |
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| 2022 | Converse by Cole | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2018 | The Double | Actor | Jeremiah | N/A N/A |
| 2017 | BlacKorea | Actor | Cab Driver 2 | N/A N/A |
Directing |
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| 2024 | Betty & Blue | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Blame | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2021 | Baby | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
Writing |
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| 2024 | Betty & Blue | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Blame | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
| 2021 | Baby | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
Production |
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| 2022 | Converse by Cole | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
Editing |
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| 2022 | Converse by Cole | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |