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John Swab

b. 1988

US screenwriter

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About John Swab

Born 1988. John Swab is an American film director, screenwriter and director.

John Swab is a film director, screenwriter, and producer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is known for King Ivory, Candy Land (2022) and Body Brokers (2021).

Personal life Swab married musician Sam Quartin on November 5, 2017. The couple previously lived in upstate New York before relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2021.

Filmography Film Year Title Director Writer Producer 2016 Let Me Make You a Martyr 2019 Run with the Hunted 2021 Body Brokers Ida Red 2022 Candy Land 2023 Little Dixie One Day as a Lion 2024 King Ivory Long Gone Heroes

Short films Year Title Director Writer Producer2014 Judas' Chariot

Recurring collaborations + Film Slaine Mark Boone Junior Sam Quartin Melissa Leo Owen Campbell Let Me Make You a Martyr (2016) Run with the Hunted (2019) Body Brokers (2021) Ida Red (2021) Candy Land (2022) Little Dixie (2023) One Day as a Lion (2023) King Ivory (2024) Long Gone Heroes (2024)

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Important facts

Born
16 September 1988, Tulsa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Swab?

US screenwriter

When was John Swab born?

John Swab was born on 16 September 1988 in Tulsa.

What is John Swab's occupation?

John Swab is a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality is John Swab?

John Swab is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Swab

· Wikidata: Q92446039

· DBpedia: John Swab

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