Andrew Swant is a multifaceted filmmaker known for his diverse and critically acclaimed body of work, which includes the documentaries The Jeffrey Dahmer Files, William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, Bon Iver: Autumn, and the feature films Modus Operandi and Hamlet A.D.D.
Swant's most notable project to date is likely The Jeffrey Dahmer Files, a documentary that he wrote and starred in as Jeffrey Dahmer. The film premiered at SXSW and was acquired by IFC Films for broad distribution, earning a New York Times Critic's Pick. He also co-directed the award-winning documentary William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet, which starred William Shatner and premiered at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art.
In addition to his work in documentary filmmaking, Swant has also created a number of viral videos, including the seminal What What (In the Butt),which appeared in art galleries and was viewed over 75 million times on YouTube. He has also collaborated with musician Justin Vernon on a number of projects, including the documentaries Bon Iver: Autumn and Silently Steal Away, which premiered at the Hot Docs festival.
Swant's recent work includes the feature film Give Me Liberty, which he co-produced and premiered at the Sundance and Cannes film festivals. The film won the 2020 John Cassavetes Spirit Award and ranked #11 on The New York Times' Best Movies of the Year list. He has also directed a number of music videos, including a recent project for the band Sylvan Esso.
In recent years, Swant has been a producer on a number of feature documentaries, including Out of the Picture, We Are Not Ghouls, and Now! More! Yes!. His work has been recognized with a number of awards and accolades, including the SXSW Audience Award and the John Cassavetes Spirit Award.
