Known for Art
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
15 films, 1 show


Blitz
2024 · 2h
country: United Kingdom
In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.


Pinocchio
2022 · 1h 45m
country: United States
A wooden puppet embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.


Death on the Nile
2022 · 2h 7m
country: United States
Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short.


A Boy Called Christmas
2021 · 1h 44m
country: United Kingdom
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…


Belfast
2021 · 1h 38m
country: United Kingdom
Buddy is a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.


Cinderella
2021 · 1h 52m
country: United Kingdom
Cinderella, an orphaned girl with an evil stepmother, has big dreams and with the help of her Fabulous Godmother, she perseveres to make them come true.


Artemis Fowl
2020 · 1h 34m
country: United Kingdom
Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father's disappearance.


1917
2019 · 1h 59m
country: United States
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.


Solo: A Star Wars Story
2018 · 2h 15m
country: United States
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.


Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016 · 2h 13m
country: United States
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.


Now You See Me 2
2016 · 2h 9m
country: Hong Kong
One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their mind-bending spectacles, the Four Horsemen resurface only to find themselves face to face with a new enemy who enlists them to pull off their most dangerous heist yet.


Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015 · 2h 16m
country: United States
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.


Edge of Tomorrow
2014 · 1h 54m
country: United States
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.