Andrew Kooman's Blog, page 2
March 6, 2020
Dream, in life and film
Do you sometimes feel a little sheepish when you think big? Or want more? When you desire to go after a goal that doesn't seem within reach?
I do.
But my working theory is that if you have those questions, then you might be on to something important.
That's how I feel about the latest project I produced calledDream, which isdirected by my talented brothers Matthew and Daniel Kooman. It's nowstreaming online.
The series features the stories of diverse people from around the globe who found...
February 5, 2020
It's a Leap Year, and 16 means something to me
Well, it's a Leap Year, which means my dad is finally having a birthday.
It's been 4 long years for him to wait for his new pair of socks and Toblerone bar...
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To celebrate my dad, I'm giving an automatic 16% off all skits and plays on my website until February 29, 2020.
If you take advantage of the sale, just thank Nicolaas!
Cute puppy photo: @joeyc
Cute father/son photo: @petrabkooman
February 3, 2020
Elle Tiene Nombre - She Has A Name now streaming in Spanish
Just call me, Escritor!
I learned today that is now officially streaming in h.
The Spanish version has been in the works for awhile, so it's a thrill for me as a screenwriter to see the film brought to new audiences throughout theworld!
DESCRIPCIÓNJason, un abogado estadounidense, se hace pasar por John para construir un caso legal contra un proxeneta que trafica con niñas a Bangkok. ¿Puede ganarse la confianza de una joven prostituta conocida solo como la número 18...
February 1, 2020
Twelve Words at the River Jordan
My new skit "Twelve Words at the River Jordan" is now available at Skit Guys.
In this skit, Thomas and Philip recount the moment they witnessed Jesus’ baptism by John at the Jordan, and how love from heaven spilled onto the earth.
It's great content to illustrate a sermon on baptism or for a series about Jesus' entry into his work on earth.
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You can view all my Skit Guys content on my Author Page.
Photo: @Sambloom
January 18, 2020
What I've learned about trafficking since writing #SheHasAName
It's been 11 years now since we first staged the play in Calgary.
Because January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, I've put together a list of6 things I've learned since scratching out the first act of a storythat transformed my life:
1 // It's everywhere and it's cruel
The Global Slavery Index estimates there are 40.3 million people around the world caught in slavery's clutches. 1/3 are children.
{Pause to weep, yell, commit, resolve here}
2 // People are the...
December 24, 2019
After All - Christmas Poem 2019
I pray that the humility of Christ in these apoplectic times resonates with your mind and quiets your heart this Christmas. After All
Christmas 2019 After the frenetic pace of the cross-country journey and the frantic search for any place with a warm, clean room All the strange and surprising collisions of an obscure...
November 24, 2019
Black Friday Sale on all Christmas and Advent Content on AndrewKooman.com
I'm joining the Black Friday sale madness this year and offering a discount of 50% off all Christmas and Advent content on my site from Monday, November 25 to Monday, December 2.
Just use the code "BlackFriday" at checkout!
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What others are saying:
We used all 5 readings in our Advent services this year. Thank you! They added a beautiful depth and focus for our times together and brought important insight into much about that first Christmas, but also to our ongoing need for the hope,...
November 11, 2019
Three Voices From the Rescue - new material by Andrew Kooman now on Monologue Bank
I'm happy to share that you can now purchase and download my work on Monologue Bank.
Three Voices From the Rescue is a trio of monologues taken from real-life accounts of human trafficking survivors in India. They explore the individual suffering and eventual empowerment experienced by these resilient young women.
The trio of monologues can be purchased individually or as a bundle. They're great for audition pieces, the classroom and dramatic workshops.
You can get free samples of each monologue exclusively at Monologue Bank.
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...October 5, 2019
My new Advent Series now available on SkitGuys.com
I'm happy to share that my new Advent Series is now officially available at SkitGuys.com
Come to the Manger is here in time for the Christmas Season.
You can purchase the 5-piece bundle or pick and choose individual readings.
The series is a great way to explore the wonder and meaning of the Advent season with a small group or congregation. Designed to fit into a church service, the short readings explore themes of Peace, Joy, Love, Hope and Wonder.
The bundle provides a simple, yet profou...
September 19, 2019
Delft Blue named Finalist in Forest City Film Fest competition
I'm happy to share that my new screenplay Delft Blue was named a Finalist in the Forest City Film Festival which takes place in London this October.
It's the latest laurel in the screenplay's young life.
The winner will be named in late October. Learn more about the festival here.
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SynopsisWhen Holland falls to the Nazis in May of 1940 after a brief but surprising resistance, Machiel and Sophia van Leeuwen prepare for a long and difficult occupation in a war Holland never dreamed it would...
