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Kai Swanson is an accomplished freelance producer with extensive experience across features, shorts, pilots, podcasts, and docuseries. They specialize in all stages of film production, from development and pre-production to post-production and distribution. Kai has a proven track record in grant applications, fundraising, film festival strategy, and marketing, ensuring each project reaches its full potential.​​
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​Kai's producing expertise has earned them numerous accolades, including Best American Indie at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, the Audience Award for Best Feature at the Sarasota Film Festival, and Best Producer at the Montreal Independent Film Festival. Their innovative approach blends formal experimentation with playful narrative strategies, challenging traditional narratives around gender and history.
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In addition to their production work, Kai has written the script for a nationally syndicated PSA about World Water Day. They stay on top of industry trends and are dedicated to using their knowledge to help filmmakers and production teams get their stories seen and heard.
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As a passionate advocate for storytelling, Kai is dedicated to helping filmmakers bring their visions to life. Whether you need support with development, production, or festival strategy, Kai is here to provide the expertise and guidance necessary to get your project off the ground.
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Feel free to reach out if you need a producer who is committed to making your story heard.
Their work has been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the Oscar® qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. Notable projects include the comedic series #millcore on Amazon Prime and the feature film East of Middle West on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
Invisible Borders: La Comuna 13
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Directed by Brandon Oest
Feature | Documentary
Producer | Writer
Following his own father’s courageous move to La Comuna 13 of Medellín, Colombia, graffiti artist and soon-to-be father Fyah seeks to build a better life for his unborn son. Fyah’s deep community ties reveal the neighborhood’s transformation from one of the world's most dangerous places to a vibrant, international tourist hub. Through Fyah’s journey, we meet various members of the community who have witnessed and contributed to this remarkable change.
Directed by Jay Petrequin
Podcast Series | Comedy/Drama
Producer | Actor: Clementina Bianchi
Clem Bianchi is a courier, delivering mail in space one job at a time in a future where mankind has settled among the stars faster than communications technology can keep up. When a chance encounter awakens them to the ability to hear conversations tied to their mail, they embark upon a journey of adventure, conspiracy, and connections made across the stars.
Directed by Kaitlyn T. Busbee
Short | Drama
Producer
​Left by their mother to fend for themselves, two siblings in Iowa learn to live by their own code, until a choice becomes a secret that tests their trust in each other.
Directed by Brian Lucke Anderson
Feature | Drama
Producer | Script Supervisor
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A teenage runaway and a widowed father each fight to take matters into their own hands to redeem their dark past.
