Russell Koo

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Awards and recognitions

Awards and recognitions

I'm a recent Film & Media Arts graduate from the University of Tampa with a passion for storytelling, creativity, and collaboration. I've worked on more than 30 film, commercial, music video, and animation projects in roles ranging from directing and editing to cinematography and production.

Awards and recognitions

Awards and recognitions

Awards and recognitions

I'm grateful to have seen projects I've created and collaborated on receive awards and recognition at university and regional film festivals. More importantly, these experiences have allowed me to work with talented collaborators and further my passion for storytelling through film.

A BIT about me

Awards and recognitions

A BIT about me

I enjoy meeting new people, working as part of a team, and helping bring creative ideas to life. I'm reliable, adaptable, and always willing to learn and take on new challenges. No matter the role, I take pride in doing my best and contributing to a positive, collaborative environment.

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Director, Actor, Editor, Producer, Writer | BEst narrative Award

Respawn (2025) — Action-Comedy Short Film (13 min)

 When two best friends are pulled into a mysterious video game's deadly virtual world, they learn that every death has consequences and the only escape is victory. The film was selected for the Gasparilla International Film Festival, earned an Honorable Mention at the Count Basie Center Breakthrough Filmmaker Festival, and won Best Narrative at the Black Box Film Festival.

Creator, Editor, Director, Writer | experimental animation Award

The Stranger (2026) — Stop-Motion Animation (60 sec)

This stop-motion animated short blends three-dimensional stop motion with hand-drawn 2D animation as a curious stick figure's encounter with a mysterious stranger takes an unexpected turn. With its blend of physical textures and simple drawn elements, the film creates a distinctive visual style. The project received the Experimental Animation Award at the Black Box Film Festival and earned Russell Koo the Emerging Animator Award at the Clang Rose Film Festival.

Writer, Director, Editor, producer | OFFICIAL SELECTION, BLACK BOX FILM FESTIVAL

Loophole (2025) — Narrative Short - Comedy/Drama (12 min)

When a recent film school graduate discovers a way to relive a failed job interview over and over again, he uses each attempt to chase the perfect outcome. But as success gets closer, he's forced to confront the dilemma of choosing the security of a conventional career path and the one he's passionate about. This film was selected for the Black Box Film Festival.

CINEMATOGRAPHER, CO-EDITOR

A Mother's Arms (2026)  — Documentary (7 min)

A Mother's Arms tells the story of a nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers and children facing difficult circumstances. Through personal interviews and real-life experiences, the documentary explores how one woman's journey inspired a mission of hope, healing, and second chances.


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