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David Swift
In short · Working since 1948, 9 decades active, 36 credits.
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Silver Screamers(2025)
Senior Filmmaker - Special Effects
FilmJim Hensons The Storyteller(2000)
King (1 Episode)
TV
Jack & Sarah(1995)
Michael
Film
Countdown to War(1989)
Daladier
Film
We Think the World of You(1988)
Bill
Film
Star Quality(1985)
J.C. Roebuck
Film
Arthur's Hallowed Ground(1984)
Lionel
Film
The Black Panther(1977)
Det. Chief Superintendent
Film
No Sex Please - We're British(1973)
Inspector Paul
Film
The Day of the Jackal(1973)
Montclair
Film
Editor
1 creditOther crew
9 credits
47 Ronin(2013)
senior matte painter: Framestore (uncredited)
Film
Thor: The Dark World(2013)
matte painter: Double Negative
Film
Battle Los Angeles(2011)
matte painter: Cinesite
Film
X-Men: First Class(2011)
David SwiftDavid Swiftdigital matte painter: Cinesite
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Avatar(2009)
David SwiftDavid Swifttexture artist: Framestore
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The Dark Knight(2008)
digital matte painter: Framestore (uncredited)
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Alexander(2004)
texture artist: MPC (uncredited)
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)
visual effects texture artist: Weta Digital
Film
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)
senior paint & roto artist: Weta Digital
Film
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- Made a Movie, Lived to TellSelf · 2018
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