R.J. Cooper

Director, Editor and Screenwriter

Los Angeles, California

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July 2020

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About R.J.

I’m a motion picture editor and director who specializes in scripted, character-driven features. I love engaging stories in any genre, from light-hearted comedies to intense performance-driven dramas. I’m fascinated with characters who are taking deeply personal journeys and passionate about finding the best possible artistic approach to visualize their arcs.

A graduate of the USC School of Cinema and Television, I’ve had 15+ years of experience working on a variety of projects including feature films, short films, commercials, web content, animated projects, pitches, and look books. A tech-savvy student of story and character, I love to guide, encourage, and collaborate with directors, producers, and filmmakers towards achieving the finest possible cinematic work.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, I took an early interest in art and cinema. I was selected for a mentorship with famed Disney figure artist Mark McDonnell, and after USC, I continued to develop my artistic eye working in movie advertising, creating promotional material and key art for films like Spider-man 3 and Batman Begins.

When not working in the editing room, I can be found hiking trails around Los Angeles or out whale watching or simply enjoying time with my wife and young daughter.

Gender:
Male

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Darkness of Man (2022 - 2023)
Film by James Cullen Bressack (Film-Noir) Editor
Survive the Night (2020)
Film by Matt Eskandari (Thriller) Editor
Trauma Center (2019)
Film by Matt Eskandari (Thriller) Editor
Like Last Night (2017)
Film Editor
12 Feet Deep (2017)
Film Editor
Behind the Scenes: The Phoenix Incident (2016)
Video Editor
The Phoenix Incident (2015)
Film Editorial department
Titansgrave: The Ashes of Valkana (2015)
TV Series Editorial department
Light It Up! (2013)
Film Editor
Game of Assassins (2013)
Film Editor
The Flog (2012 - 2013)
TV Series Editor
My Glass Odyssey: Festival of Color (2012)
Film Editor
N.Y.P.D.M. (2011)
TV Series Editor
The Guild (2011)
TV Series Editorial department
Moon (2011)
TV Movie Art department
How to Make Love to a Woman (2010)
Film Editorial department
Retribution (2008)
Film Editor
Labou (2008)
Film Editorial department
Harry and Greta (2005)
Film Editor
The Taking (2004)
Film Editor