Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Filmmaker Kirk Jones Sold Home to Fund 'I Swear'
Kirk Jones, the director of the movie 'I Swear,' sold his house to pay for making the film.
He and his wife used the money from selling their home and took a loan to finance the entire project.
This way, they had full control over the movie and didn't have to change anything, like the swearing in the film, which is about a man with Tourette syndrome.
The movie has been nominated for several BAFTA awards and has done well at the UK box office.
Jones is happy with the decision and doesn't regret it, even though they haven't made their money back yet.
He plans to focus on making British films in the future and won't use his own money to fund another movie.
Kirk Jones and his wife sold their home and took a loan to finance the film 'I Swear' entirely with their own money.
The film, based on the life of John Davidson who has Tourette syndrome, received six BAFTA nominations.
Jones wanted to maintain creative control and avoid censorship, particularly regarding the film's swearing.
The film has grossed $8.2 million at the UK box office and is set for a US release in April.
Jones has no regrets about his decision and plans to focus on making British films in the future.
- Who
- Kirk Jones and his wife Cindy
- What
- Sold their home to finance the film 'I Swear'
- When
- Recent, exact timeline not specified
- Where
- UK, primarily Bristol and Buckinghamshire
- Why
- To maintain creative control and avoid censorship of the film's content, particularly the swearing
- Filmmaker
- Kirk Jones
- Film Title
- I Swear
- Budget
- £2.8 million ($3.73 million)
- Financing Method
- Personal funds from selling home and loan
- BAFTA Nominations
- 6 nominations including Outstanding British Film and Original Screenplay
- UK Box Office
- $8.2 million
- US Release Date
- April (Sony Picture Classics)
- Lead Actor
- Robert Aramayo