Real people. Real stories. Real results.
Swope Films is an award-winning video studio with deep roots in San Francisco advertising.
Led by Director and Creative Director David Swope, we’re known for telling emotionally resonant brand stories with empathy, humor, or surprise — and for being the kind of collaborators you want in the trenches. Our nimble team moves fast, pivots easily, and solves problems without sacrificing craft.
From TikTok to TV, Instagram to in-store, we create work that is platform-native and performance-driven. Whether it’s a :30 commercial, website video, or doc-style anthem, everything we make is rooted in authenticity — so your brand doesn’t just show up, it connects.
Need to go from strategy to script to screen? Let’s make something real today.

California Forever | East Solano Plan

Slate Aviation | Brand Launch

Toyota + Olympics | Branded Content

Adobe | Branded Content

Marin Tourism | Campaign | Social

Toyota | Portfolio

Technology | Content

Fieldwork Brewing | Brand | Social

USC Keck Medicine | Commercials

Wine + Spirits | Various | Content

San Quentin Prison Arts | Documentary

Fellow | Product Launch

Wider Circle | Health Care | Stories

USC | Commercial

The Spirit & Spirits of Port Costa | Documentary
