Can't Swim Productions

Can't Swim Productions

Stories that pull you under…

A black and white drawing of a bird, possibly a duck, struggling in rough water with a large wave crashing over it. The bird has a cartoonish appearance with an 'X' for an eye and its beak open.

About Can’t Swim…

Can’t Swim Productions is an independent film company founded by Wesleyan University graduates, creating bold, character-driven stories.

Rooted in collaboration, our work blends narrative, documentary, and music-driven storytelling into short films that feel personal, precise, and emotionally grounded.

To learn more, visit the About page.

A close-up of a mixing console with various knobs and sliders, some cables connected, and a plastic bag with crumpled paper in the background.
A cluttered tabletop with a vinyl record, a stack of books, a light bulb, a rotary phone, and various small objects in black and white.
Black circle with a white outline on a black background.
A grand piano with its lid open, illuminated in a dark environment.
A black and white drawing of a dead or dying unicorn floating face down in water, with X's for eyes, a broken horn, and lily pads on the water.

Current Productions

A cartoon-style drawing of a dead duck with a plus sign on its side, holding a handgun in one wing and a fuse connected to some explosives or firework-like objects near its head, floating on water with leaves nearby.

WANT TO CollABoRATE?

If our work resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, actor, writer, artist, rapper, musician, or something harder to define, we’re always open to new ideas and new people.

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