DANA KOOPS

from covered bridge to covered bridge

wrapped a feature, went to the RenFaire directly our new #mothersday tradition continues

the deep breath before plunging into a feature

The Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival is excited to announce the honoree of the third annual Daniel Koops Award for Film Score, named for a young film score composer, a longtime member of the festival family, who we lost at age 18 in 2022. The award honors the composer of the score of a current LAICFF film that exemplifies Daniel’s passion for film score originality and character. This year’s honoree is Indian composer Kisaloy Roy @kisaloyroymusic for the poignant short film “Avni,” @storyofavni written and directed by Indian filmmaker Tej Sisodia. @tej_sisodia In “Avni,” when a curious village girl is denied her right to education she takes matters into her own hands. The score helps tell the story, with its compelling rhythm and captivating authenticity. The score was selected by a panel of music professionals: Veteran film score composer Bill Connor; Emmy Award-winning composer David Bertok @davidbertokmusic and Daniel’s father, Alexander Koops, orchestra director at Calvin University. The award will be presented in the 2 pm hour May 9 at the UCLA Bridges Theater @uclajamesbridgestheater as part of the 20th Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival. “Avni” will be screened. The Koops family will present the award. @shaelyn_koops @danakoops The afternoon of short-film screenings is free admission, starting at 12 pm. No RSVP needed just show up! Congrats, team Avni!

Having worked as a #scriptsupervisor on the feature film @relativelynormalmovie , it was an incredible honor and joy to attend a screening at the @officialsbiff As well as a delight to meet up again with a cast & crew who took me under their wings. And though a bit overdressed for exploration, I couldn't pass up on the opportunity to meander the #carpinteriasaltmarshnaturepark and @carpinteria.state.beach before returning home. It was a good day First 📸 @allisonchasecoleman

more forest & beach winter walks #michigan #family #winterwonderland

forest & beach winter walks #michigan #retriever #family #winterwonderland

It was the year of goats! Met up with them on several occasions in, around, and on my way to set while script supervising this year. From San Diego to Santa Barbara to Santa Clarita, the miles are accumulating and the adventures continuing. :) Grateful to those who trusted me with their story and for friends met along the way. #scriptsupervisor Credit for first pic: @richardchristopherreel

My 2023 undergraduate thesis "The Library/La Bibliothèque" is finally available to the public on my YouTube channel Koops Films. Filmed in Paris via @pariscollegeofart Post was in Boston via @emersoncollege I wrote, directed, and acted in it, but my amazing production team pulled it through. The film was inspired by the loss of my brother in 2022. It was an emotional ride. Still is. Thanks to my team, my mentors, and all who supported our efforts! I won't go into it all here, for I speak in depth concerning it on various occasions, including the @the_oscar_project podcast. Here I really want to thank those who accepted, screened, and awarded our efforts, including the Festival Director's Short Live Action Award: @mysticfilmfest @melbfringe #regenerationinternationalyouthfilmfestival (Australia) #schoolbroadcastingnetwork @funkykidsradio @lachildrensfilmfest @sdchildrensfilmfest @comicconsandiegoofficial @xanman71 @shaelyn_koops

Wrapped! I had the privilege of working as a #scriptsupervisor on an indie feature...on location. Between beaches of varying colors, gigantic trees and goats for lunch mates, brief moments off set were a bit of a dream.

of lakes and a few other misc #michigan things @xanman71 @shaelyn_koops

♥️ to grandpa's who take grandkids fishing