Edmond G Coisson

Edmond was born in a small town in the northwestern Alps of Italy. He grew up with his Mother and Father and two sisters, in a farming community. He became fascinated by a TV drama at the age of 7. Attending the only theater in town every Sunday afternoon, sometimes watching the same feature twice was the norm. As a teen he was involved in theater. At the age of 14 he purchased his first movie camera, (8mm reels). He made two feature films with friends. He wrote, acted, directed and edited both features. His first professional screenplay was at age 17. He traveled Europe working as a waiter, welder, carpenter, plasterer, factory worked and worked for Fiat. Moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and work as waiter on the Princess Cruise Line. His passion for film, acting and writing never went away. He became more active in film after moving to Chicago in 1983. There were small roles in several features, but his heart was in writing, and now directing. He attended the Screenwriters Group of Chicago, Chicago Filmmakers and Act One. He attended the Screen Writers Awards, DGA Awards, and other events in LA. In 1992 he started Our Path Productions, LLC. Founded and ran a Film Festival in the Chicago area from 2008-2017. He Produced, wrote and directed TV coverage of the Festivals, and all while making short stories and documentaries. In 2013 Edmond co-wrote and directed the feature film Precious Mettle, which was released in 2016. The title changed to Chasing Gold for International Release in 2017. During that year Edmond also co-executive producer, co-produced and director of a proof of concept for a Western TV Series. Presently working as writer and director on several projects in Development along with script coaching and consulting. Edmond continues to follow his passion.