L. Gustavo Cooper: L. Gustavo Cooper. Director: Velvet Road. L. Gustavo Cooper's journey into the world of filmmaking began against the backdrop of Las Vegas, Nevada. Raised by a Costa Rican immigrant mother and an Air Force E.M.T. father, Cooper's upbringing was a tapestry of cultural diversity and unique experiences. In 1989, the family relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where Cooper discovered his passion for skateboarding in 1998. Initially utilizing skate videos as a...
