Creative Film & Video Production

Full Swing Productions is an award-winning Calgary video production company, dedicated and passionate about finding and telling great stories. We are Producers, Directors and Screenwriters with years of experience telling creative stories across a variety of formats and channels, from Feature Films to Web Series.

In 2014, we were the first Calgary team in 16 years accepted into the National Screen Institute’s Features First Program. In 2016, we were finalists in Telefilm Micro-Budget Program and in the fall of 2016 we completed production of our first feature film, In Plainview, which is currently in post production. In May 2017, our very own Matt Watterworth was named Best Filmmaker by Best of Calgary.

We are passionate about growing Alberta’s film industry, and can often be seen speaking on panels, guest lecturing, volunteering and acting as ambassadors for our industry. We also run The Alberta Filmmakers Podcast which is on a mission to promote, celebrate and enhance films and filmmakers in Alberta. Find us on the Podcast app or https://soundcloud.com/abfilmcast

Got an idea for a film, series or other project you’d like to share? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch! We’re always interested in forming great partnerships and getting stories told!

What We Do

    The Full Swing team has worked on numerous feature films in Calgary, and has recently finished production on our first feature film In Plainview. We’ve also garnered national attention for the Sci-Fi feature screenplay Synapse by being accepted into NSI’s Features First program. Looking for help on your Feature Film? We’d be delighted to chat.
    Series are an ideal way to tell complex stories and develop amazing characters. Full Swing has produced numerous Calgary Web Series, from the comedic 10-part U Jelly? to the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo web series EXPOsure. Our team has also collaborated on larger productions such as CBC’s Heartland and the current comedy sketch series on Telus Optik, Cowtown.
    The calling card short, the killer music video, the artistic expression; short-format videos are a great way to get exposure. We’ve worked on more Calgary short films and music videos than we can count! Need a hand on set, or some advice in pre- or post-production? We’d be happy to chat.
    Nothing is more enlightening and powerful than a true story, and no medium is better to tell these stories than the Documentary. Got a great Documentary idea? We can help! We have years of research experience and are experts at digging up information and crafting narratives.

    Some Of Our Work

    In Plainview - Shaw Behind the Scenes

    Calgary Economic Development and ShawTV – Calgary paid us a visit on set for an exclusive behind the scenes look at our upcoming feature film, In Plainvew.

    Hardwood

    U Jelly?

    Watch Hardwood, a short film starring Bob Legare and Patrick Creery. After taking a male enhancement drug hours before his 25th anniversary dinner, Emerson calls upon his son and business rival to help him out of a hard situation.

    Nominated for an AMPIA award for Best Alberta Actor and winner of Award of Merit at The Indie Fest. Hardwood was written by Jason Long, directed by Scott Westby and produced by Matt Watterworth.

    A 10-episode comedy web series, starring Andy Curtis and Nicola Elson. Filmed at the delicious Calgary-based Jelly Modern Doughnuts, U Jelly? follows the awkward, jealousy-fueled budding romance of two detectives as they share a love for doughnuts.

    Written by Jason Long, Kevin Doree and Matt Watterworth; Directed by Scott Westby, Jason Long and Anna Cooley; Produced by Matt Watterworth and Scott Westby.

    A City and Its River

    EXPOsure - X929

    https://vimeo.com/153814006

    The first short featured in the Whatcha Got Calgary anthology, “A City and Its River” is a conversation between Calgary and the Bow, one year after the most devastating flood in our history.

    Starring Karen Ryan and Jayson Therrien. Produced, written, directed, filmed and edited by Scott Westby.

    We’ve partnered with the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo to create EXPOsure, an exciting new web series promoting pop culture and geek culture around Calgary.