took 1 year to complete
Across 15 edit versions, 4 test-screeners, and a final release, COPE was my first attempt at telling a complex story non-verbally with an actor that wasn’t myself; emphasising music, colour, and the shape of the story to influence its feeling. It had a shoot period of a week + many reshoot days. And many overhauls.
Test screener 2 was considered “abstract” Test screener 3 i was told not to release Test screener 4… disappointing in fact, flabbergasting
This is the final release.
Original Release Date 1st January 2024