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APA Member Spotlight: Krista Cooper-Schmidt, Prescott, AZ 

https://kcscreativeworks.weebly.com/ 

* Primary production role/s:  Actor, Screenwriter 

* What is your professional background (major job positions you've held and where)?

Actor, known for “Moon Valley Quest,” “Eyes Within the Shadows” (PoC), and “Where She Stayed” (Short).

* How and why did you start working in production?

I started acting classes in 2022, after a lifetime longing to do so. My first experience on a film set was as background for a feature shortly after that, and it was love at first sight. Subsequently, I moved on to supporting and lead roles in both features and shorts across Arizona. I am now signed with Dani’s Agency and have plans in the coming year to star in and direct my own short screenplay, which will be submitted to festivals. While I know I’ve just scratched the surface of this industry, I can’t wait to learn, grow, collaborate, and experience all that film has to offer here in Arizona.

* What are some of the favorite projects you’ve worked on?

This would actually have to be the teaser trailer I produced for my novel, “Rise and Fall.” It was my first foray into filmmaking (I wrote, directed, starred in, and edited it), but it was the project that really cemented my love and appreciation for the entire filmmaking process. The experience was invaluable and I will be taking all I learned into my upcoming short.

* Why should people film in Arizona?

Arizona is beautiful! And the versatility of the landscape is unmatched. As a Prescott native, I would encourage any productions to also consider Prescott when location scouting. We’re a film friendly town with a lively art scene, mild weather, and plenty of local talent. But really, Arizona in its entirety just has a phenomenal pool of both cast and crew. I’ve already met so many amazing people, and you can tell everyone has a deep love for the art.

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