Anna Cooley is a film writer-producer-director based in Calgary, Alberta. Anna specializes in producing, directing and graphic design. She is an IATSE Local 212 member and has worked in Props, Set Decoration and the Art Department. She has also worked as Production Designer on numerous short film projects specializing in western period pieces. She volunteers her time to promote social justice causes, and mentor youth and indigenous filmmakers.
Her multi-award-winning feature documentary A Sauropod Abroad toured the international festival circuit along with her STORYHIVE-funded short Sleepwalker. Her production company Erratic Pictures creates projects that explore different styles of storytelling through film, collaborating with artists in many disciplines and experimenting with new technologies like virtual reality.
Through Erratic Pictures she and her partner Brandon are able to pursue independent projects that engage and inspire them. Anna loves to travel for work as well as pleasure and hopes to continue shooting projects all over the world.
Awards & Nominations
A Saurapod Abroad (feature documentary)
2016 Best Feature Documentary, Global Nonviolent Film Festival