About Me
Desoni Cooper...
Was born and raised in Long Island, NY
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Has a bachelor's degree at Ithaca College
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Majored in Documentary Studies and Production with a minor in Economics
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Aspiring traveling documentarian, post-production editor, and entrepreneur
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Loves watching YouTube videos that enhance my financial literacy and history knowledge
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My favorite snack is chocolate chip cookies
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Believer of Christ​
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.