Swiftwater Films is a documentary production company telling stories about the natural world. Our feature-length and short films have focused on water, river conservation, salmon recovery and environmental justice in the American West. Our team specializes in verite cinematography, underwater filming, drone piloting and timelapse photography.
Shane Anderson
Director / Producer
Shane has been producing films about natural history, river restoration and salmon recovery in the American West for fifteen years.
He is a two time Emmy winning director and has directed seven feature documentaries including Covenant of the Salmon People (2022), The Lost Salmon (2022), A River’s Last Chance (2018), Chehalis: A Watershed Moment (2020). Shane’s work has been supported by Redford Center, Rogovy Foundation and Patagonia, and featured on Netflix, BBC, PBS, Seeker, WaterBear, and Outside Magazine.
As Director of Storytelling for Pacific Rivers for many years, Shane produced films supporting conservation initiatives across the American West. His passion for storytelling is rooted in generating impact and policy change, and his work has contributed to dozens of impact and education campaigns, as well as policy initiatives in multiple states. Prior to producing documentaries, Shane was a professional downhill skier and Hollywood stuntman.