24 Karat Zoo

A man is working on a painting or mural on a wall inside a room. He is wearing a gray t-shirt and has a smartphone in his left hand. There are plants and wooden shelves in the background.

24 Karat Zoo

Black award ribbon with a circular, laurel wreath border
Roma Short Film Festival official selection laurel wreath

About

In pursuit to complete his first art collection and have it featured in an art gallery, Kyle competes against time, energy and self to make this a reality.

This film will always be special as it is the first short documentary created by Cooper Productions. In pursuit of a career in documentary film making, in the fall of 2022, Marissa Cooper decided to set out on a year long journey to produce her first short film, 24 Karat Zoo. Along the way, she learned so much about the documentary filmmaking process and completing this film has set the foundation for her to produce future documentaries. Her dream is to continue to produce short documentaries and eventually a docuseries.

Marissa completed 24 Karat Zoo in 2023 and at the films completion, hosted a premiere party for peers, friends, and family to view the film. The film was reviewed at film festivals across the United States and was awarded ‘Best Film’ at Seedlings Film Festival and was an ‘Official Selection’ at Roma Film Festival.

Behind the Scenes

A man standing in a backyard giving two thumbs up, with a dog walking nearby and a camera on a tripod, during the daytime.
A man sitting on a chair in a home kitchen or living space, smiling at the camera, during a video or photo shoot setup with professional lighting and camera equipment; a dog is lying on the floor nearby, and various household items are in the background.
A woman filming a man in a creative home studio. The man wears paint-splattered overalls and stands near an easel, surrounded by plants and artistic supplies.
A professional video camera is recording a man with a beard and glasses, smiling and standing in a bright room with plants and windows behind him.

Premiere Party

A man and a woman are pictured outside a house during evening time. The man is kneeling on one knee, wearing glasses, a red plaid shirt, and gray pants with paint stains, resting his chin on his hand. The woman is sitting on the steps, wearing a white outfit and smiling. Behind them, a sign reads '24 Karat Zoo,' and the house has a yellow exterior with an illuminated interior visible through the open door.
People gathered in a backyard at night for an outdoor event, seated and standing, with two performers at the front, one playing a guitar and the other speaking, surrounded by string lights and a fenced yard.
People gathering in backyard at night watching a live performance on a small stage with a projector screen, surrounded by chairs and trees.