Real people. Real stories. Real results.

Swope Films is an award-winning video production company with deep roots in advertising. Led by director and creative director David Swope, our team can take you from strategy to script to screen. Whether it’s a commercial, brand film or social campaign, we make work that moves people. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, we work throughout California and nationwide.

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 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
Founder & Executive Director
Youth Experiences Sponsorship

“Having worked with David Swope for 16 years, I can attest to his incredible vision as an artist and creative. 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