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Michael Swan

British-South-African cinematographer and director

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2022

Raised by Wolves (director of photography: second unit) — 2022

Stars:
Amanda Collin Abubakar Salim Winta McGrath Travis Fimmel Niamh Algar
Directors:
Alex Gabassi Luke Scott Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Ridley Scott Ernest Dickerson
Writers:
Producers:
Cheryl Eatock Carina Sposato Rudi Van As Abby Ex Chris Cheramie
2020

The Singapore Grip (director of photography: second unit) — 2020

Stars:
Luke Treadaway David Morrissey Elizabeth Tan Colm Meaney Georgia Blizzard
Directors:
Tom Vaughan (director)
Writers:
Producers:
Farah Abushwesha Magen Appathurai Veronica Castillo Christopher Hampton Karen Thrussell
2019

The Red Sea Diving Resort (director of photography: second unit) — 2019

Stars:
Mbulelo Grootboom Sizo Mahlangu Michael K. Williams Masasa Mbangeni Setlhabi Jacob Taunyane
Directors:
Gideon Raff
Writers:
Producers:
Mark Bakunas Edward Carpezzi Jason Cloth Chris Conover Tim Dattels
2019

The Widow (director of photography: second unit) — 2019

Stars:
Kate Beckinsale Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Charles Dance Matthew Le Nevez Bart Fouche
Directors:
Olly Blackburn Samuel Donovan
Writers:
Producers:
Christopher Aird Dianne Beatty Kate Beckinsale Samuel Donovan Eliza Mellor
2018

The Scorpion King: Book of Souls (director of photography: second unit) — 2018

Stars:
Peter Mensah Zach McGowan Nathan Jones (wrestler) Howard Charles Mayling Ng
Directors:
Don Michael Paul
Writers:
Producers:
Greig Buckle Sean Daniel Mike Elliott Genevieve Hofmeyr Greg Holstein
2017

Beecham House (director of photography: second unit) — 2017

Stars:
Tom Bateman Lesley Nicol Leo Suter Dakota Blue Richards Grégory Fitoussi
Directors:
Gurinder Chadha
Writers:
Producers:
Paul Mayeda Berges Gurinder Chadha Victor Levin Caroline Levy Gail McQuillan
2017

Outlander (director of photography: second unit) — 2017

Stars:
Caitríona Balfe Sam Heughan Sophie Skelton Richard Rankin Duncan Lacroix
Directors:
Metin Hüseyin Jamie Payne Stephen Woolfenden Anna Foerster Brian Kelly (director)
Writers:
Producers:
Toni Graphia Ronald D. Moore Matthew B. Roberts Maril Davis Michael O'Halloran
2015–2017

Black Sails (additional photography byadditional photography) — 2015–2017

Stars:
Toby Stephens Luke Arnold Toby Schmitz Hannah New Jessica Parker Kennedy
Directors:
Steve Boyum Alik Sakharov Lukas Ettlin Stefan Schwartz Neil Marshall
Writers:
Producers:
Michael Bay Jonathan Brytus Andrew Form Bradley Fuller Nina Heyns
2017

Madiba (director of photography: second unit) — 2017

Stars:
Laurence Fishburne Orlando Jones David Harewood Michael Nyqvist Terry Pheto
Directors:
Kevin Hooks
Writers:
Producers:
Basil Ford Adam Friedlander Kevin Hooks Daniel Iron Marigo Kehoe
2016

The Siege of Jadotville (director of photography: second unit) — 2016

Stars:
Jamie Dornan Emmanuelle Seigner Mark Strong Mikael Persbrandt Michael McElhatton
Directors:
Richie Smyth
Writers:
Producers:
Mary Alleguen Sarah Bowen Harry Boyd Kevin Brodbin Ruth Coady
2016

Roots (director of photography: second unit) — 2016

Stars:
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Malachi Kirby Forest Whitaker Laurence Fishburne Babs Olusanmokun
Directors:
Bruce Beresford Thomas Carter (director) Phillip Noyce Mario Van Peebles
Writers:
Producers:
LeVar Burton Alissa M. Kantrow Karen Mayeda Vranek William Packer Mike Stiller
2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron (additional photography: visual effects unit) — 2015

Stars:
Robert Downey Jr. Chris Hemsworth Mark Ruffalo Chris Evans Scarlett Johansson
Directors:
Joss Whedon
Writers:
Producers:
Victoria Alonso Mitch Bell Jamie Christopher Louis D'Esposito Jon Favreau
2014

Hector and the Search for Happiness (second camera operator: South Africa) — 2014

Stars:
Simon Pegg Rosamund Pike Tracy-Ann Oberman Jean Reno Veronica Ferres
Directors:
Peter Chelsom
Writers:
Producers:
John Albanis Markus Aldenhoven Christian Angermayer Kim Arnott Oliver Damian
2014

The Giver (director of photography: second unit) — 2014

Stars:
Jeff Bridges Meryl Streep Brenton Thwaites Alexander Skarsgård Katie Holmes
Directors:
Phillip Noyce
Writers:
Producers:
Scooter Braun Jeff Bridges Ron Burkle Micheal Flaherty Genevieve Hofmeyr
2014

Kite (director of photography: second unit) — 2014

Stars:
India Eisley Jaco Muller Annabel Linder Christina Storm Callan McAuliffe
Directors:
Ralph Ziman
Writers:
Producers:
Greig Buckle Moisés Cosío Brian Cox (director) Basil Ford Gerardo Gatica González
2014

The Salvation (addditional cinematography) — 2014

Stars:
Mads Mikkelsen Eva Green Jeffrey Dean Morgan Eric Cantona Mikael Persbrandt
Directors:
Kristian Levring
Writers:
Producers:
Jessica Ask Michael Auret Karen Bentzon Tracy Brimm Thomas Busk
2014

Young Ones (cinematographer: second unit) — 2014

Stars:
Michael Shannon Nicholas Hoult Elle Fanning Kodi Smit-McPhee Robert Hobbs
Directors:
Jake Paltrow
Writers:
Producers:
Marina Fuentes Arredonda James Atherton Michael Auret Robert Ogden Barnum Daniel R. Chavez
2013

Weit hinter dem Horizont (director of photography: second unit) — 2013

Stars:
Hannes Jaenicke Anneke Kim Sarnau Edin Hasanovic Nick Boraine Naima Sebe
Directors:
Stefanie Sycholt
Writers:
Producers:
Karl-Eberhard Schäfer Norbert Walter
2013

The Challenger Disaster (camera operator) — 2013

Stars:
Bruce Greenwood Eve Best Joanne Whalley William Hurt Brian Dennehy
Directors:
James Hawes
Writers:
Producers:
Laurie Borg Rocky Collins Cassian Harrison Mark Hedgecoe Isabelle Helle
2013

Mary and Martha (director of photography: second unit) — 2013

Stars:
Hilary Swank Brenda Blethyn Sam Claflin Frank Grillo Lux Haney-Jardine
Directors:
Phillip Noyce
Writers:
Producers:
Dianne Beatty Hilary Bevan Jones Tim Bevan Lisa Bruce Liza Chasin
2012

Strike Back (camera operator) — 2012

Stars:
Philip Winchester Sullivan Stapleton Michelle Lukes Daniel MacPherson Alin Sumarwata
Directors:
Bill Eagles Michael J. Bassett Paul Wilmshurst Daniel Percival Julian Holmes
Writers:
Producers:
Andy Harries Michael Casey Bill Shephard Lance Samuels Huw Kennair-Jones
2012

Die Löwin (director of photograhy: second unit) — 2012

Stars:
Silke Bodenbender Kai Schumann Bernhard Schir Ulrike Kriener Gottfried John
Directors:
Stefanie Sycholt
Writers:
Producers:
Oliver Berben Katharina Dufner Sarah Kirkegaard Dieter Salzmann Caroline von Senden
2011

Winnie Mandela (camera operator: "b" camera) — 2011

Stars:
Jennifer Hudson Terrence Howard Elias Koteas Wendy Crewson Aubrey Poo
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Rocky Bester Philisiwe Buthelezi Edward Chitate Gert Gouws Taking Dingaling Jakes
2011

Machine Gun Preacher (camera operator) — 2011

Stars:
Gerard Butler Michelle Monaghan Kathy Baker Michael Shannon Ryann Campos
Directors:
Marc Forster
Writers:
Producers:
Robbie Brenner Gerard Butler Craig Chapman Michael Corso Marc Forster
2010

Christmas in South Africa (director of photography: second unit) — 2010

Stars:
Christian De Sica Max Tortora Barbara Tabita Serena Autieri Massimo Ghini
Directors:
Neri Parenti
Writers:
Producers:
Maurizio Amati Giuseppe Cioccarelli Luigi De Laurentiis Aurelio De Laurentiis Theuns De Wet
2009

Invictus (addditional cinematography) — 2009

Stars:
Morgan Freeman Matt Damon Tony Kgoroge Patrick Mofokeng Matt Stern
Directors:
Clint Eastwood
Writers:
Producers:
Gary Barber Roger Birnbaum Clint Eastwood Morgan Freeman Genevieve Hofmeyr
2008–2009

Crusoe (director of photography: second unit) — 2008–2009

Stars:
Sam Neill Philip Winchester Tongayi Chirisa Anna Walton Mark Dexter
Directors:
Michael Robison Alex Chapple Helen Shaver Duane Clark Jeff Woolnough
Writers:
Producers:
Jean Bureau Stephen Greenberg Genevieve Hofmeyr Richard Mewis Chris Philip
2008

Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (camera operator) — 2008

Stars:
Rapulana Seiphemo Jeffrey Zekele Ronnie Nyakale Shelley Meskin Malusi Skenjana
Directors:
Ralph Ziman
Writers:
Producers:
Edwin Angless Ronnie Apteker Guto Bussab Tendeka Matatu Mtutuzeli Matshoba
2007

Prey (director of photography: second unit) — 2007

Stars:
Bridget Moynahan Peter Weller Carly Schroeder Jamie Bartlett Connor Dowds
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Sudhir Pragjee Peter Schlessel Anant Singh Sanjeev Singh Helena Spring
2006

Wild at Heart (director of photography: second unit) — 2006

Stars:
Stephen Tompkinson Deon Stewardson Nomsa Xaba Thapelo Mokoena Lucy-Jo Hudson
Directors:
Nicholas Laughland Paul Harrison Maurice Phillips Nigel Douglas Andrew Gunn
Writers:
Producers:
George S. J. Faber Charles Pattinson Ashley Pharoah Lance Samuels Stephen Tompkinson
2005

Charlie Jade (director of photography: second unitdirector of photography: parallel unit) — 2005

Stars:
Jeffrey Pierce Michael Filipowich Michele Burgers Tyrone Benskin Danny Keogh
Directors:
Érik Canuel Alain Desrochers Pierre Gill Jimmy Kaufman George Mihalka
Writers:
Producers:
David R. McLeod Chris Roland Izidore Codron Jacques Pettigrew Adam J. Shully
2004

Yesterday (director of photography: second unit) — 2004

Stars:
Leleti Khumalo Lihle Mvelase Kenneth Khambula Harriet Lenabe Camilla Walker
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Sudhir Pragjee Anant Singh Sanjeev Singh Helena Spring Daphne Williams
2003

Le lion (director of photography: second unit) — 2003

Stars:
Alain Delon Anouchka Delon Ornella Muti Heino Ferch Putla Sehlapelo
Directors:
José Pinheiro
Writers:
Producers:
Marlow De Mardt Jean-Marc Diamedo Jean-Pierre Dusséaux Anna Giolitti Brigid Olen
2003

What Boys Like (director of photography: second unit) — 2003

Stars:
Christopher Wiehl Lisa Brenner Alex Nesic Duane Martin Michael Trucco
Directors:
Lawrence Gay
Writers:
Producers:
Marlow De Mardt Lawrence Gay Neal Nordlinger Brigid Olen Arrien Schiltkamp
2003

Critical Assignment (director of photography: second unit) — 2003

Stars:
Cleveland Mitchell Moshidi Motshegwa Terence Reis Craig Gardner Richard Mofe Damijo
Directors:
Jason Xenopoulos
Writers:
Producers:
Celia Couchman Bob Mahoney Amparo O'Connell
2003

Sumuru (director of photograhy: second unit) — 2003

Stars:
Alexandra Kamp Michael Shanks Simona Williams Terence Bridgett David Lazarus
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Rola Bauer Sam Bhembe Rose-Marie Couture Marlow De Mardt Barry Filby
2002

Pavement (director of photography: second unit) — 2002

Stars:
Robert Patrick Lauren Holly Barry Shabaka Henley Chris Hoffman Danny Keogh
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Reinhild Gräber Nina Heyns Frank Hübner Brad Krevoy David Lancaster
2002

Borderline (director of photography: second unit) — 2002

Stars:
Gina Gershon Michael Biehn Sean Patrick Flanery Natasha Napoli Daniela Napoli
Directors:
Evelyn Purcell
Writers:
Producers:
James Atherton Thomas Becker Reinhild Gräber Nina Heyns Frank Hübner
2002

Promised Land (second camera operator) — 2002

Stars:
Nick Boraine Yvonne van den Bergh Daniel Browde Ian Roberts (South African actor) Louis van Niekerk
Directors:
Jason Xenopoulos
Writers:
Producers:
Jan du Plessis Vlokkie Gordon Moonyeenn Lee Jeremy Nathan David Wicht
2001

Witness to a Kill (director of photography: second unit) — 2001

Stars:
Gary Daniels Nick Boraine Eva Habermann Françoise Yip John Standing
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Leonard Bellam Marlow De Mardt Barry Filby David Goldstein Gary Howsam
2000

HBO First Look (camera operator: Africa) — 2000

Stars:
Tom Hanks Sandra Bullock Steven Spielberg Matt Damon Will Smith
Directors:
Karina Friend Buck Thomas C. Grane Scott McVeigh Dave McVeigh Tjardus Greidanus
Writers:
Producers:
Kellie Allred Teri Boggess Thomas C. Grane Mark Herzog Austin Barker
1998

Tarzan and the Lost City (director of photograhy: second unit) — 1998

Stars:
Casper Van Dien Jane March Steven Waddington Winston Ntshona Rapulana Seiphemo
Directors:
Carl Schenkel
Writers:
Producers:
Jonathan Canter Greg Coote Michael L. Games Dieter Geissler Marina Glass
1997

Dangerous Ground — 1997

Stars:
Thokozani Nkosi Ron Smerczak Wilson Dunster Ice Cube Sechaba Morojele
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Patricia Charbonnet Ice Cube Gillian Gorfil Darrell Roodt Helena Spring
1995

Cry, the Beloved Country (director of photography: second unitsecond unit camera) — 1995

Stars:
James Earl Jones Richard Harris Vusi Kunene Charles S. Dutton Tsholofelo Wechoemang
Directors:
Darrell Roodt
Writers:
Producers:
Anant Singh Helena Spring Harry Alan Towers
2016

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu (second unit director) — 2016

Stars:
Thabo Rametsi Thabo Malema Welile Nzuza Jafta Mamabolo Louw Venter
Directors:
Mandla Dube
Writers:
Producers:
Walter Ayres Mandla Dube Carmen Freemantle Craig Hayes Leon Otto
2012

One Last Look (second unit director) — 2012

Stars:
Anna Capraro Marty Kintu Neil Sandilands Stephanie Schildknecht
Directors:
Philip Roberts
Writers:
Producers:
Walter Ayres Basil Ford Dan Jawitz Trishana Thevnarain
2010

Strike Back — 2010

Stars:
Philip Winchester Sullivan Stapleton Michelle Lukes Daniel MacPherson Alin Sumarwata
Directors:
Bill Eagles Michael J. Bassett Paul Wilmshurst Daniel Percival Julian Holmes
Writers:
Producers:
Andy Harries Michael Casey Bill Shephard Lance Samuels Huw Kennair-Jones
2009

The Philanthropist (second unit director) — 2009

Stars:
James Purefoy Neve Campbell Michael K. Williams Lindy Booth Jesse L. Martin
Directors:
Jonas Pate Charles Beeson (director) Duane Clark Ed Fraiman Peter Horton
Writers:
Producers:
Charlie Corwin Tom Fontana Peter Horton Barry Levinson Nigel Marchant
2008

The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (director: splinter unit) — 2008

Stars:
Michael Copon Karen David Simon Quarterman Tom Wu Andreas Wisniewski
Directors:
Russell Mulcahy
Writers:
Producers:
Thomas Becker Sean Daniel Lisa Gooding Nina Heyns James Jacks
2006–2007

Jozi-H (second unit director) — 2006–2007

Stars:
Sarah Allen Louise Barnes Vincent Walsh Moshidi Motshegwa Neil McCarthy
Directors:
Thabang Moleya Alfons Adetuyi Kelly Makin Anne Wheeler Dumisani Phakathi
Writers:
Producers:
Alfons Adetuyi Amos Adetuyi Walter Ayres Adeelah Carrim Tony Dennis
2006

Number 10 (second unit director) — 2006

Stars:
Colin Moss Ian Roberts (South African actor) Mandoza Jenna Dover Shannon Esra
Directors:
Darrell Roodt Gareth Thomas
Writers:
Producers:
Anton Ernst Kerry Gregg Guy Kebble Moicontent Gerd Muller
2005

Supernova (second unit director) — 2005

Stars:
Rob Brydon Hollie Andrew Tim Draxl Damion Hunter Peter Kowitz
Directors:
Matt Lipsey Sandy Johnson
Writers:
Producers:
Mark Freeland Tony Iffland David Maher David Taylor Beryl Vertue
2023

One Piece (Cinematographer) — 2023

Stars:
Iñaki Godoy Emily Rudd Mackenyu Vincent Regan Morgana Davies
Directors:
Marc Jobst Tim Southam Emma Sullivan Josef Kubota Wladyka
Writers:
Producers:
Marty Adelstein Becky Clements Tetsu Fujimura Steven Maeda Eiichiro Oda
2022

Far from Home (director of photography) — 2022

Stars:
Richard Mofe Damijo Funke Akindele Chioma Chukwuka Adesua Etomi-Wellington Deyemi Okanlawon
Directors:
Catherine Stewart Kayode Kasum
Writers:
Producers:
Isioma Osaje Damola Ademola Banke Bakare Erika Klopper Chinaza Onuzo
2022

Professionals (Cinematographer) — 2022

Stars:
Tom Welling Elena Anaya Brendan Fraser Ken Duken Lisa Loven Kongsli
Directors:
Bharat Nalluri Oliver Schmitz Ciaran Donnelly (director) Thabang Moleya
Writers:
Producers:
Katy Most Elena Anaya Thomas Augsberger Michael Auret Jennifer Berman
2022

Eraser: Reborn (Cinematographer) — 2022

Stars:
Dominic Sherwood Jacky Lai McKinley Belcher III Eddie Ramos Nathan Castle
Directors:
John Pogue
Writers:
Producers:
Charles V. Bender Theuns De Wet Hunt Lowry Oliver Lowry Patty Reed
2021

Afterlife of the Party (director of photography) — 2021

Stars:
Victoria Justice Midori Francis Robyn Scott Adam Garcia Timothy Renouf
Directors:
Stephen Herek
Writers:
Producers:
Theuns De Wet Deborah Evans Vlokkie Gordon Robyn Snyder Fernando Szew
2020

Deep Blue Sea 3 (director of photography) — 2020

Stars:
Tania Raymonde Nathaniel Buzolic Emerson Brooks Bren Foster Reina Aoi
Directors:
John Pogue
Writers:
Producers:
Theuns De Wet Tom Keniston Hunt Lowry Patty Reed Rudi Van As
2020

Bulletproof 2 (Cinematographer) — 2020

Stars:
Faizon Love Kirk Fox Tony Todd Cassie Clare Thabo Bopape
Directors:
Don Michael Paul
Writers:
Producers:
Mike Elliott Lisa Gooding Greg Holstein Marvin Saven
2017

Origins: The Journey of Humankind (Cinematographer) — 2017

Stars:
Jason Silva Mark Monroe Greg Kriek Chris Fisher Joe Vaz
Directors:
Celso R. García Simon George Niall MacCormick
Writers:
Producers:
Jeremiah Alverio Ben Bitonti melodysheep Rob Cohen Forrest Copeland
2017

Black Sails (director of photography) — 2017

Stars:
Toby Stephens Luke Arnold Toby Schmitz Hannah New Jessica Parker Kennedy
Directors:
Steve Boyum Alik Sakharov Lukas Ettlin Stefan Schwartz Neil Marshall
Writers:
Producers:
Michael Bay Jonathan Brytus Andrew Form Bradley Fuller Nina Heyns
2015

Tremors 5: Bloodlines (director of photography) — 2015

Stars:
Brandon Auret Natalie Becker Emmanuel Castis Michael Gross Zak Hendrikz
Directors:
Don Michael Paul
Writers:
Producers:
Ogden Gavanski Lisa Gooding Alan Shearer
2012

Wild at Heart (Cinematographer) — 2012

Stars:
Stephen Tompkinson Deon Stewardson Nomsa Xaba Thapelo Mokoena Lucy-Jo Hudson
Directors:
Nicholas Laughland Paul Harrison Maurice Phillips Nigel Douglas Andrew Gunn
Writers:
Producers:
George S. J. Faber Charles Pattinson Ashley Pharoah Lance Samuels Stephen Tompkinson
2010

Nature (Cinematographer) — 2010

Stars:
F. Murray Abraham George Page (television presenter) Chris Morgan Andia Winslow David Attenborough
Directors:
David Heeley John Downer Fred Kaufman Susan Fleming Wolfgang Bayer
Writers:
Producers:
Fred Kaufman Bill Murphy Janet Hess Laura Metzger Janice Young
2010

Lights, Camera, Lions! (Cinematographer) — 2010

Stars:
Kevin Richardson
Producers:
Kevin Richardson
2010

White Lion (Cinematographer) — 2010

Stars:
Jamie Bartlett John Kani Thabo Malema A.J. van der Merwe Brendan Grealy
Writers:
Producers:
Kevin Richardson
2010

Natural World — 2010

Stars:
David Attenborough Barry Paine John Shrapnel Andrew Sachs Tim Pigott-Smith
Directors:
Mike Birkhead Andrew Graham-Brown Alan McGregor Tom Mustill David Heeley
Writers:
Producers:
Roger Webb Peter Jones Steve Greenwood Chris Cole Tim Martin
2005

In Search of a Legend - Black Leopard (Cinematographer) — 2005

Stars:
Kevin Richardson
Directors:
Graham Wallington
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