2.22 Filmmaker Interview with Dana Koops

In today's episode, I interview director Dana Koops about her upcoming short film “La Bibliothèque” an intimate look at a young woman dealing with grief. The film has its world premiere at ComicCon this July 28th as part of the San Diego International Children's Film Festival.

Listen to hear about how Dana's inspiration for the film, how she went about casting someone to play her brother, and a very magical dinner party.

Books recommended in this episode include:

• The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Films mentioned in this episode include:

• “La Bibliothèque” directed by Dana Koops

• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King directed by Peter Jackson

• The Quiet Girl directed by Colm Bairéad

• You've Got Mail directed by Nora Ephron

• Black Panther directed by Ryan Coogler

• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever directed by Ryan Coogler

• The Artful Dodger

• Thor directed by Kenneth Branagh

• Loki Season 2

• Anne of Green Gables directed by Kevin Sullivan

• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them directed by David Yates

• The Amazing Spider-Man directed by Marc Webb

• Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children directed by Tim Burton

• Good Omens

Follow Dana on Instagram @danakoops.