We are a creative and diverse team of filmmakers committed to bringing amazing stories to life by utilizing film's ability to transport us to different times and places, allow us to gain deep insights into the world around us and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves.

1981: the dawn of the 80s. The year that both Mario and Donkey Kong debuted, the year Lady Diana became Princess Di, the year the DeLorean graced the world. It was a really big year. It's also the setting for our high stakes thriller, Cooper.

It's just your everyday tale: wakeup, go to work, get hijacked by a guy with a bomb at 30,000 feet... Okay, not so everyday, but it’s a heck of a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat...which can also be used as a floatation device.

A routine flight hits turbulence when a hijacker disrupts the everyday lives of seemingly ordinary people. What appears purely happenstance, might actually be calculative genius... only time will tell and the clock's ticking. In addition to a thrilling, high-stakes adventure ride, the story explores the strength of the human resolve; action and consequence; and relationships when our characters are put to the test in a life or death situation.

We are creating an entertaining film with a solid commitment to cinematic excellence, telling a great story, and getting the details right. We've secured an actual Boeing 727, the same type of airplane the real DB Cooper hijacked, and have some pretty rad recreations of the now defunct Northwest Orient Airlines to really create the world of 1981. 

With everything seeming to be turned upside down in our world right now, sometimes you need to just sit back and escape into a really good story. We want to take our viewers on a thrill ride that will help them forget the world for just a few minutes and enjoy a great story, great acting and phenomenal production value.

 

We have been blessed to have the majority of our team contribute their time and totally awesome skill sets, and have had the immense blessing to film for trade at some amazing locations such as:  Newport News Airport in Newport News, Virginia and The Smokey Griddle Pancake House in Williamsburg, Virginia. 

But now comes the best part: The Plane.

We are so excited to have access to a Boeing 727, but outfitting the plane and ensuring we have enough time to get the coverage we need is the single biggest expense of the film. It really does take a village to make a film, and every little bit helps more than you know!

Not only will your contribution help get a great movie made, but it's also an important step in closing the gap when it comes to the way stories are told. The film industry makes it feel like there is only one way a story can be told, and who can tell it, when there are many points of view that form the world and tell stories. To quote a fellow up and coming filmmaker: If we can begin to support up and coming filmmakers at this moment, it'll create a ripple effect in changing the range of films we get to experience. 

There are so many unique and interesting stories, not mention talent and potential to share with the world, and we don't want it to go to waste.

 

 

The Captain of this Flight and creative mind behind Cooper. Michael loves bringing a story to life by creating powerful images. After a near-death experience, he left his old world and commited his life to bring stories to life that need to be told.  His past works include the festival favorite Hands, based on the life of notorious pirate Blackbeard. He has also been working with the US Marine Corps to share the story of a Marine who sacrificed his life to save his team in Fallujah, Iraq.

Steven’s award winning cinematography skills are invaluable on this flight. Having some impressive titles under his belt from the past 8 years, including First Lady and Juniper, Steven’s creative and communicative abilities in character and diplomacy are highly professional and a testament to the level of immense skill he possesses. 

Jodi's background in finance has been invaluable so far, and she'll be the one making sure all funds raised will be used efficiently. Her artistic background as a photographer also gives her the perfect outlook on this creative journey.

Captain Bill Franklin is a retired US Air Force pilot as well as a retired United Airlines Captain. He has flown many planes over the span of his impressive career, including the 727. We are incredibly excited to have his years of expertise to aid us in creating the world of Cooper and word is, he is looking forward to helping our cast make the cockpit come to life.

 

MEET YOUR FLIGHT CREW

Taylor's flight of origin may have been a small town in North Carolina, but her acting skills have taken her around the world. Having played a diverse set of characters in productions for FOX, the SYFY Network and Netflix, Taylor brings a unique perspective in front of and behind the camera. As a producer, she adds a stylistic eye and attention to detail that keeps the world of Cooper consistent.

Gabriela's flight of origin began in Bulgaria and has evolved into a wild ride of twists and turns including immigrating to America and becoming a US citizen. Her incredible, varied life experience has brought depth to her roles in First Lady, The Mount Hideaway Mysteries, Award Winning film Vera and her works on Amazon.

Our first class flight attendant is the one making sure you feel like the valued passenger you are! With Weiyi's accomplished background in theatre and film, she is no stranger to making sure her audience feels at ease amidst the chaos going on behind the scenes.

This calm, collected individual with a smooth and experienced voice is the perfect person to put our passengers at ease when things get a little bumpy. And we can promise things will get bumpy.

 

FIRST CLASS CAST

This Atlanta based powerhouse is no stranger to the filmmaking biz. With a background in theatre and love for the art of storytelling, Carol not only has been producing her own killer content, but can also be found in Hulu and Amazon series.

This handsome dude's face might look familiar. You've seen him on TVLand's Cougar Town, CBS's The Neighborhood and NCIS Los Angeles. When he's not working as an amazing actor, find him hanging with NBC's On The Verge writers.

A midwest gal, Krista set out on her flight from Iowa to the hills of LA to pursue her passion for the art of filmmaking and landed some very cool commercial and theatrical roles along the way.

An extremely talented renaissance man and award winning actor, Eric is an impressive individual with credits on such shows as Criminal Minds, JAG and award winning Something Safe.

Introducing Karlie on her first flight, this Virginia based actress/model is ready to dive into the turbulent world of Cooper!

Ready for his first solo flight, young Sam captured our hearts, and we are excited to see him bring an integral character to life!

A New York native, this firecracker is a multi-talented actor, producer and comedian. Keep an eye out for his new series Hit Baby working alonside Abigail Breslin.

Marine vet turned actor, Robert got his start on Vice and hasn't looked back. Don't let that bad boy look fool you - he's always ready to jump in and help make everything run smoothly.

Allen’s flight of origin began on the east coast of the United States and has taken him around the globe for his acting work. From major motion pictures to daytime television, Allen’s varied experience brings a level of professionalism and artistry to the role of our title character, Cooper.

 

In accordance to the SAG guidelines, our production will have a Covid Officer who will be enforcing the regulations set by SAG, including but not limited to: regular cleaning and sanitation of all props and equipment, masks/shields to be worn at all times, temperature moderation as well as appropraitely distanced cast and crew. It is our upmost priority to ensure the health and safety of our cast and crew and to provide an environment conducive to a healthy and enjoyable working environment.