Stephen Swain

Stephen Swain studied production design at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield between 1998 and 2000. Following this, Swain began his film career working with Stuart Craig over a ten-year period on the Harry Potter series of films. Years later, as an art director, he continued his professional development, learning from many prominent designers with the same strong focus on drawing, model making, and architecture. This accumulated knowledge has allowed Swan to recognise and appreciate how good design supports and enhances the telling of a story.

In the early stages of his career, Swain spent a number of years working as a standby art director. In this role, he gained vital first-hand practical experience, collaborating closely with other departments during the filmmaking process.

Stephen Swain is a member of the Art Directors Guild (local 800), BAFTA, and a fellow of the RSA.

Filmography

2024
Blitz · as Art Direction
2024
Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver · as Production Designer
2023
2022
Pinocchio · as Art Direction
2022
House of the Dragon · as Art Director
2022
Death on the Nile · as Art Direction
2021
A Boy Called Christmas · as Art Direction
2021
Belfast · as Art Direction
2021
Cinderella · as Art Direction
2020
Artemis Fowl · as Art Direction
2019
1917 · as Art Direction
2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story · as Art Direction
2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story · as Art Direction
2016
Now You See Me 2 · as Art Direction
2015
2014
Edge of Tomorrow · as Art Direction