Real people. Real stories. Real results.

Swope Films is an award-winning video production company with deep roots in San Francisco advertising. Led by director and creative director David Swope, our team can take you from strategy to script to screen. Whether a commercial, brand film or social, we make work that moves people.

Got a story to tell? Let’s make it real.

Selected clients

Selected Swope Films clients including Toyota, GE HealthCare, HP, Microsoft, PG&E and USC.

What people are saying

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working with David Swope and Swope Films since 2008. They have consistently created novel campaigns for Marin County including a first-class video and image inventory. They have been extremely innovative and open to new ideas with the flexibility and focus to achieve instant success regardless of the timeframe or budget allocated. I would highly recommend Swope Films.

— Mark Essman President, CEO Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau

“That's not fair. All teary. Amazing. I am gratefully STOKED and emotional. THANK YOU SO MUCH.  I could never have expected something like this…I am at a loss for words.”

— Michael Glasser Executive Director, CEO, Founder Youth Experiences Sponsorship

“Having worked with David Swope for 16 years, I can attest to his incredible vision as an artist and creative. His style is intelligent, collaborative, easy going and inquisitive. His work always has the fit and finish of a true artist with a noticeable sense of pride… I have yet to meet an individual in this business that enjoys and appreciates advertising more than David Swope.”

— Chris Cronin VP Group Account Director H&L Advertising