About

Fourth Ward Productions, Inc. is headed by writer, director, and producer, John Schwert, whose credits include his work on a variety of film and tv projects, national and online advertising campaigns and commercials, as well as the co-creator of the popular online comedy web series This is George & Monty for Funny or Die.

A Western New York native, Schwert operates his company between North Carolina, California and New York, and has produced projects all over the US and South America.

After a successful marketing and advertising career in the corporate world, Schwert obtained his MBA in 2004, started Fourth Ward Productions, and began developing and producing content for an array of corporate, small business, and independent clients, while also freelancing for various production and location departments on films, tv, and commercials.

No matter the size, Schwert approaches each project with a consistent work ethic, a keen sense of strategy and planning, and a tactical process to achieve an on-time and on-budget delivery.

Schwert’s features and short films have screened at over 60 film festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, and viewed by audiences around the globe. Three of his feature films that he wrote, directed, and produced, can be viewed here: Among Brothers and In/Significant Others and This is George & Monty.

Schwert’s production company provides all facets of video and production services to meet the needs of any type of project. From writing, producing, and directing, through concept ideation and creative direction, to location scouting and managing the nuts-and-bolts of your shoot, and post-production services including editing, and delivering final, mastered versions of your project, Fourth Ward Productions provides full turn-key solutions for any or all of the steps along the way.