- Cole Swanson stands as an acclaimed luminary, a screenwriter and film director celebrated not only for his prowess in crafting narratives but also for his illustrious collaborations with industry titans. Cole has graced both the hallowed realms of storytelling and the dynamic arenas of collaboration, where he has lent his visionary touch to the likes of Converse and Universal Music Group, sculpting visual opuses for renowned virtuosos including James Blake, Selena Gomez, The Beatles, and Lana del Rey.
Cole Swanson's creative educational journey culminated in 2023 with the attainment of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film & Television Production from the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts. In pursuit of artistic mastery, he embarked on an immersive odyssey to England's National Film and Television School, where the nuanced craft of directing was unveiled to him, further polishing his luminous portfolio.
Cole Swanson's narrative tapestry weaves threads of innovation and artistry, illuminating the creative landscape with each endeavor all while further cultivating a new genre he has coined as New Wave Black Naturalism.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Cole Swanson
- ParentsMichael SwansonChristine Swanson
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Son of filmmaker couple Michael and Christine Swanson.
- Founder of art, fashion, and culture publication called "Black Swan Magazine".
- Cole has been recognized with numerous awards for his satirical short film, Black Don't Crack (2018), including "Best Picture" at the Calabasas High School Film Festival and "Best Editing" at the Pacifica Screen Student Film Festival. This film has also been acknowledged globally and was invited to the Moroccan Youth Film Festival and the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival.
- While still a high school student, Cole's short film, Magical Negro (2016), was screened and taught at Atlanta's historically Black liberal arts school, Spelman College.
- Music inspirations include Dev Hynes, Stevie Wonder, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Bon Iver, Marvin Gaye, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Beach House, Solange, Roy Ayers, and Toro y Moi.
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