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KOKO

When the whole nation accepts love between same-sex and validates their marriage, the KOKO movie takes the Human-Canine bonding to the next level. SAG-AFTRA Feature Film, KOKO is an unusual story of Randy and his solitary genuine friend... his canine (Koko).
First time it has featured a man and dog are going to tie the knot. Is it for Love or Money or Something else?

  • Anjani K Pandey
    Director
  • J Scott Vajner
    Writer
  • Anjani K Pandey
    Writer
  • Anjani K Pandey
    Producer
  • Anthony Esposito
    Key Cast
    "Randy Bobbs"
  • Travis Chase
    Key Cast
    "Mike Curtison"
  • Dulaney Sundin
    Key Cast
    "Jessica Evans"
  • Rachel Willis
    Key Cast
    "Patricia Jenkins"
  • Celia Isla
    Key Cast
    "Judge Howard"
  • Sean Collins
    Key Cast
    "C.O.O."
  • Andrew Kranz
    Key Cast
    "Rev Ribley"
  • John Parsonson
    Key Cast
    "Ralph"
  • Nautic Von Horn
    Key Cast
    "Chadwick Stills"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 39 minutes 38 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 7, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    268,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Catskill International Film Festival

    Best Picture Award, Three nominations
  • Sunshine City Film Festival

    Best Audience Choice Award
  • New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival

    Critic Film Award
  • Depth of Field International Film Festival

    Merit Award
  • International Independent Film Awards

    Honorable Mention Award
  • International British Film Festival

    Three Nominations
  • Central Florida Film Festival
  • Jaipur International Film Festival
  • Toronto Film Channel Awards
  • New York Independent Cinema Awards
  • Chicago Indie Film Awards
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival
  • Beyond Earth Film Festival
  • Southeast Regional Film Festival
  • United States Film Festival

    Best Screenplay Award
  • Utah Film Festival
  • Thinking Hat Fiction Challenge
  • Open Window International Film Challenge
  • Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Festival
  • 8° Firenze FilmCorti International Festival
Director Biography - Anjani K Pandey

Anjani has been directing, and producing films in his unique style since 2005 in India and USA. His films continue to win him Acclaims. He won several regional, national, International awards in writing, acting, and direction; including the World Humanitarian Award in 2015.

Anjani holds BS in Electrical Engineering from NIT, Jamshedpur, India (1988). Anjani quit his full time IT/Computer job in 2015 and now he is full time into Film making.

Anjani acted, directed, and produced more than 35 short films. His films all together have been screened to over 80 film festivals. He is looking forward to perfect his artistic vision, and take his work to the next level with his first feature film project, “KOKO”.

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Director Statement

I LOVE DRAMA IN FILMS, BUT NOT IN LIFE.