Highly influenced by the films of David Lynch, Kenneth Anger, and Jim Van Bebber, as well as the writings of Joe R. Lansdale.
After a fallout with most of the cast and crew, Vargas produced, shot, directed, and edited the film almost completely on his own with the help of Ben Dugley and Greg Hilligiest, who are good friends.
SWAY features cameos by fellow Texas filmmakers, Mel House (Walking Distance) and Jeremy Sumrall (Possum Walk.)
The "Transvestite" who was to play the part of the "transvestite" didn't show up on day one and so Jim Klock, who plays the sheriff, seamlessly jumped into the role, playing the part with relish. We made the transvestite the sheriff's twin brother. Several of the cast were "discovered" at local karaoke bars and performed flawlessly.
The "Transvestite" who was to play the part of the "transvestite" didn't show up on day one and so Jim Klock, who plays the sheriff, seamlessly jumped into the role, playing the part with relish. The transvestite became the sheriff's twin brother. Several of the cast were "discovered" at local karaoke bars and performed flawlessly.