Based in Athens, J. Dalton Cooper got his start in action sports and music, filming himself and friends kayaking waterfalls and playing concerts. This quickly collided with a rekindled love for westerns and thrillers, and an obsession was born. Writing, directing, and shooting, he offers a style that reflects the struggle between the real and the visceral, tinged with the experience of southern Appalachia and the western expanse. Areas of experience include social, documentary, narrative, and music videos.