Swift Films

11/10/2024

My nine year old son Jack came home from school recently and told me that he had been too afraid to give a presentation to all of his classmates. This inspired me to make this video.

I wanted to tell Jack about the greatest lesson that I had learned in life and how I had discovered this. I found this out for myself when I was 10 years old and I was learning to dive.

The greatest lesson you will learn in life:

My nine year old son Jack came home from school recently and told me that he had been too afraid to give a presentation to all of his classmates. This inspir...

19/02/2024

I have never slept well, so I decided to film myself sleeping for seven nights to try and understand why. What I discovered makes me feel like I don’t myself anymore.

Link to watch the full video is in comments.

07/11/2023

I thought I would make a video about the tiny habits I do every day that only take a few minutes. Some of them literally only take a few seconds. I underestimated how powerful the repetition of these tiny habits can be when it comes to making lasting change.

Link to video is in the comments as Facebook is not a fan of YouTube links within posts!

05/09/2023

3 morning rituals for a natural high.

They say that as you get older you naturally wake up earlier. For me it’s already started. My transition from night owl to morning lark is complete.

Whilst this is both a blessing and a curse, what it has done is allow me to discover three morning rituals which I genuinely believe are the very best thing that you can do for your mind and body upon waking.

Unlike anything else I’ve ever done, these three rituals - when performed together - lead to a flow of endorphins which produce the ultimate natural high - thus creating the perfect morning routine.

3 morning rituals for a natural highThey say that as you get older you naturally wake up earlier. For me it’s already started. My transition from night owl t...

30/07/2023

Oh hi Facebook! It has been a while. Here's a short video I have just made about a really simple journaling habit that I have actually managed to make stick. Without being too dramatic about it, it has probably changed my life.

How to start with journaling and why you shouldFor many years I have dabbled with journaling. The benefits of doing it regularly sound impressive – reduced s...

17/11/2022

At the end of September I had the chance to take part in the amazing Pentland Peaks challenge - a 27 mile walk through the Edinburgh's Pentland Hills.

It was the most beautiful day I have ever experienced in the Pentlands. The walk itself was brutal though, but thoroughly memorable. The 10 minute film I made about the experience details all.

Edinburgh's toughest walk ruined me.I was fortunate enough to take part in the inaugural Artemis Pentland Peaks Challenge, a 27 mile endurance event in Edinb...

01/08/2022

It was a bit hot in July wasn't it? Here's a wee video I made on / about Scotland's hottest ever day (19th July 2022).

https://youtu.be/lF2Zphjt2nQ

On Tuesday 19th July 2022, Scotland recorded its hottest ever day with a temperature of 35.1 degrees celsius in Kelso in the Scottish borders. Sensing that t...

11/06/2022

16 months ago I experienced the worst injury I’ve ever had. A freak running accident caused serious ligament damage to my left foot.

With rehab and strength training, I was able to build my foot back up to a point where I felt strong enough to try running again. A full 12 months later.

Hesitantly I signed up for the Edinburgh Half Marathon. I had no idea whether or not I would be able to take part, but it felt important to have something to aim for.

This video documents my journey from running injury through to standing on the start line of this year's Edinburgh Half Marathon and the race itself. Filled with trepidation, I had no idea whether taking part in this running race was remotely possible. This is what happened...

https://youtu.be/56Cunv78Dxk

Edinburgh Half Marathon attempt after 12 months out injured16 months ago I experienced the worst injury I’ve ever had. A freak running accident caused seriou...

20/03/2022

I was craving a break. What better place to escape to than Glencoe in Scotland. In my latest video, I spend a precious 48 hours alone in the wilderness of the Scottish Highlands hiking up Beinn a' Chrùlaiste, the Pap of Glencoe and driving down the Glen Etive Road, naturally visiting the spot where James Bond stopped in Skyfall.

https://youtu.be/e7NYvcvSuAY

48 hours alone in Glencoe ScotlandI desperately needed a break. What better place to come to than Glencoe in Scotland. In this video, I spend a precious 48 h...

03/03/2022

Lack of sleep is f***ing up all your good habits.

I am sleep deprived. It’s my own fault and revenge bedtime procrastination is the main reason for this. In my latest video, I look how lack of sleep is sabotaging all my good habits and how you can regain the self-discipline needed not to stay up late doing mindless stuff.

Side note - it was surprisingly easy to make me look this good for the thumnbnail.

https://youtu.be/OBmqU7dKB0I

Lack of sleep is f***ing up all your good habits.I am sleep deprived. It’s my own fault. Revenge bedtime procrastination is a big reason why I am tired all t...

04/02/2022

In an interview with the Guardian in December 2021, actor Keanu Reeves reflected on the decades of his career that came after The Matrix. The beautiful analogy he gave in this interview inspired this new video.

https://youtu.be/0Fhijj84Pjk

Keanu Reeves - thoughts on lifeIn an interview with the Guardian in December 2021, actor Keanu Reeves reflected on the decades of his professional career tha...

28/01/2022

My recent birthday made me start thinking about the amount of time I have spent on this earth. This was not an existential crisis, but a reflection on all of the lessons life has taught me. Here they are dear viewer, presented in this video as 43 life lessons I have learned in 43 years.

https://youtu.be/IHEb6DrWWQ4

43 life lessons I've learned in 43 yearsIt was my 43rd birthday. Happy birthday me. I started to think about the amount of time I have spent on this earth. T...

18/01/2022

I'm in a rut. Make it stop!

My latest video is about the things that I do to get out a rut quickly. I talk about the five things that I do that have really helped me when I'm lacking energy and can't motivate myself to do anything.

I hope you like the flattering thumbnail.

https://youtu.be/j0-6xKIUzbQ

I'm in a rut. Make it stop!This video is about how to get out of a rut and how to get out of a rut quickly. I talk about the five things that I do that have ...

09/01/2022

New Year new fitness goals.

In a recent study, it was revealed that 92% of people fail to achieve their New Year's goals. This year I am determined to be part of the 8% who succeed.

Last year I suffered an injury which has saw me sidelined for over 10 months. But this new year, things are different. Based on my own experiences, this video offers five ways to set and achieve your goals (fitness or otherwise).

https://youtu.be/hURE-bYyFsk

New Year new fitness goalsIn this video, I offer five ways to set and achieve fitness goals based on my own experiences.The start of a new year is often the ...

31/12/2021

In the pantheon of great films all set in one location or room - Rear Window, Die Hard, Exam, Cube - my latest video certainly does not measure up.

Not my intention to wish you all a Happy New Year with this message, but here's my experience of testing positive for Covid - the self-isolation video diary of a double-vaccinated (filmed just before receiving my third booster) 42 year old.

https://youtu.be/_iQmuJiD3SA

Positive for Covid. How I got through self-isolation.This is the self-isolation video diary of a double-vaccinated 42 year old. After 20 months of successful...

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas one and all.

https://youtu.be/BctUL2b6rJ4

Merry Christmas everyone!A brief view of Edinburgh's Christmas Market 2021.

03/12/2021

We were very excited to be asked to produce a slate of new videos to help launch and promote author J.K. Rowling's new best-selling children's book, 'The Christmas Pig'.

Find out how Rich's six year old son Jack was asked to chat to J.K. Rowling about his beloved toy 'Owly'!

http://www.swiftfilms.co.uk/j-k-rowlings-the-christmas-pig-promo-videos/

16/09/2021

Really excited to be premiering a new film about the rise of Scottish crime writing at the Bloody Scotland festival in Stirling tomorrow.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Val McDermid, Ian Rankin, Denise Mina, Graeme Macrae Burnet, Ambrose Parry, Abir Mukherjee and presented by James Crawford.

The film will be available to watch online soon!