Heaven

After surviving a near fatal overdose, a young man becomes obsessed with the notion that the paramedic who saved his life is an angel sent from God to protect him.

  • Ethan Cooper
    Director
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Ethan Cooper
    Writer
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Ella Stone
    Producer
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Ihsan Zirih
    Producer
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Aiden Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Calvin"
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Ethan Cooper
    Key Cast
    "Reece"
  • Leila Jolene
    Key Cast
    "Amy"
  • Ihsan Zirih
    Director of Photography
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Ethan Cooper
    Editors
  • Ihsan Zirih
    Editors
    Bad Behavior (2021)
  • Moses Kaufmann
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Psychological Thriller, Dark Comedy
  • Runtime:
    36 minutes 27 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ethan Cooper

Ethan Cooper was born and raised in Athens, Ohio. From an early age he developed an obsession with film, writing, and all forms of storytelling in general. His passion was so great that he missed many days of middleschool attendance by hiding himself in the bathroom all day so he could write screenplays. This eventually brought him to Interlochen Arts Academy where he could apply himself fully to honing his artistic voice. It was there that he met actors, musicians, and fellow filmmakers who he would go on to collaborate with on his debut film "Heaven".

Unfortunately, a few months into post-production Ethan's life was tragically cut short. His cause of death was acute accidental fentanyl poisoning. He left behind this film which was intended to be the first of many, but is now his last. Over the past 6 months, his friends and family have worked to complete it, to honor his memory and to share his story with the world.

This is that film. This is his story.

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Director Statement

“I think I write about youth the most. Everything that comes with that- anger, hedonism, impulsiveness- can make for a great story. A lot of my desire to create stories about these things is because of how many people get it wrong. I always feel like I have so much to say but never do. So I hope to say it through my work. There’s so much danger in young people and there’s so much that’s misunderstood simply because the problems change with every generation. Of course my thoughts on this will mature as I get older, so I think I should start making these films now.

As an artist, I want to connect with people. Whenever I was unhappy I used to hide away and watch movies all day, as a way to push out the outside world. I realize now that I should be using my passion for the exact opposite, to connect with my environment and the people I meet.”