About Me
Desoni Cooper...
Was born and raised in Long Island, NY
Has a bachelor's degree at Ithaca College
Majored in Documentary Studies and Production with a minor in Economics
Aspiring traveling documentarian, post-production editor, and entrepreneur
Loves watching YouTube videos that enhance my financial literacy and history knowledge
My favorite snack is chocolate chip cookies
Believer of Christ
Loves traveling and volunteering
My Background
Who Am I?
My proudest accomplishment was becoming the first person in my family to graduate from high school and a private college. I was born into a low-income family. I had to deal with adversity at a young age such as homelessness, poverty, and mental illness like depression.
These events in my life have been extremely difficult. However, as time passed, the losses became lessons, which shaped the person I am today.
A BOSS who is brave, original, smart, and successful. Regardless of the challenges that attempt to hinder my growth, I know that I am capable of achieving any goals and ambitions through faith.
Where It All Began
YouTube
As awkward as it seems, this was the first film I ever produced. Back in December 2015, I wanted to make a YouTube channel because I was curious about cinema. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made because it inspired me to pursue filmmaking.
When I created this channel, I didn't know where it would lead me. All I cared about was making fun, exclusive videos for an audience. Before I started, I was terrified. When I told my friends and family, they all stared at me like I was crazy. "YouTube is not a real job," doubted my dad, "Nobody wants to watch your content," a friend once said. I ignored them and followed my heart.
A few years later, I was given a full ride to one of the most prestigious film schools in the country. If I never took the risk, I wouldn't have developed a passion for film. Moral of the story: shoot your shot because you never know where it might lead you.