‘King Ivory’ Director John Swab Signs With CAA

EXCLUSIVE: Director John Swab has signed with CAA for representation.

He most recently wrote and directed King Ivory, starring James Badge Dale, Ben Foster, and Graham Greene. The film premiered to critical acclaim at this year’s Venice Film Festival and won the Smithers Foundation’s Ambassador of Hope Award. It will be distributed internationally by Universal Pictures.

Swab previously wrote and directed Ida Red, Body Brokers, Little Dixie and Candy Land, all of which starred Frank Grillo, Melissa Leo, and Josh Hartnett.

Swab continues to be managed by his producing partner Jeremy Rosen at Roxwell Films.