Dora Hopkins

Nascimento : , San Diego, California, USA

História

Dora Hopkins was born in San Diego, California. She attended Vista High School in Vista, California where she grew to appreciate music, theater and television/film production. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, receiving her B.A. in Cinema and Television Arts. Her career as a script supervisor began when she meet and began to study with legendary script supervisor, Robert Gary. Mr. Gary was known for his work on films such as, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), 4 for Texas (1963), Hush...Hush Sweet Charlotte (1964), The Flight Of The Phoenix (1965) and the western, The Searchers (1956), directed by John Ford, starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter and Vera Miles. Dora has scripted over sixty feature films; four of those projects in the western genre that Robert Gary loved. Unfortunately, Mr. Gary passed away weeks before Hopkins began principle photography on her first western, Love Begins (2011). Dora resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, Larry Hopkins.

Filmes

Teardrop
Script Supervisor
An aspirational writer working as a teacher takes his students on a field trip to explore the history of an off-the-map ghost town, which happens to be the subject of his next book. His family ties have brought him back to the haunted location, but what does this mean for the safety of his class?
The Nanny Murders
Script Supervisor
Uma jovem, com relutância, consegue um emprego como babá para um conhecido empresário. Ele rapidamente avança em direção a ela, que ela rejeita, apenas para que sua paixão se torne mortal.
Do I Say I Do?
Script Supervisor
An author is forced to work with her ex-boyfriend, who is also her editor.
Hometown Hero
Script Supervisor
A cynical divorce mediator (Brooke Nevin) is forced to care for a client’s dog. The mischievous hound warms her heart, and after spending time with the local vet (Jake Sandvig), she begins to find that maybe the true love she dared not believe in is actually closer than she thinks.
A Moving Romance
Script Supervisor
Interior designer Olivia Wilson loses her job in New York. With newfound time on her hands she decides to head home to California to surprise her dad, Neil for the 25th anniversary of the family business, Wilson Family Movers. Upon arrival she meets the newest member of the Wilson team, Scott. With business coming to a halt, she and Scott work together to get things back on track. Just as the two begin to form a bond, Olivia is faced with a difficult decision when a worthwhile job opportunity pops up back in New York.
Secret Summer
Script Supervisor
Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notched client wants to buyout a small town’s beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss. So Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer, Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart’s hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake’s already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece, Hailey (Chiara Aurelia), and nephew, Noah (Max Page), for the summer but he agrees to help out. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community she must find away to save it before it’s too late.
Letter Never Sent
Script Supervisor
Home for a visit, Henry finds a love letter written in high school for best friend Claire. Still in love with her, he decides to finally share the letter only to find it's missing and in the hands of Claire's new boyfriend.
Bound & Babysitting
Script Supervisor
Forced to baby-sit with her college nemesis, a young woman starts to see the man in a new light.
Portrait of Love
Script Supervisor
A prominent fashion photographer returns to her small town roots at the request of a friend. Surrounded by both memories and loved ones, she must consider a choice between a successful future and rekindling both the love of her life and of her home.
Undercover Bridesmaid
Script Supervisor
A bodyguard must go undercover to protect, a tycoon's daughter from death threats before her big wedding day.
Garota do Tempo em Nova York
Script Supervisor
Deb Metcalfe, uma estudante de meteorologia, dá a previsão do tempo em uma estação de rádio enquanto tenta obter seu doutorado. Quentin Sterling é produtor de telejornal e decide contratar Deb após ouvi-la no rádio, pois precisa de uma garota do tempo substituta. O novo emprego na televisão acompanha melhorias no visual e prende a atenção tanto do público quanto de Quentin. Mas uma tempestade se forma com as pressões do emprego, um romance florescendo e menos tempo para os estudos.
Romantically Speaking
Script Supervisor
A young lady who has grown up with her father being a radio DJ, becomes one herself. Falls in love and hosts a 'Romantically Speaking' show.
Adorável Mafioso
Script Supervisor
Instalado em sua nova casa após ser colocado no programa de proteção a testemunhas, um ex-traficante se apaixona pela sua nova vizinha e decide ajudar a filha dela a assar biscoitos para o grupo de escoteiras.
Um Natal Bem Diferente
Script Supervisor
Quando o Papai Noel decide que é hora de sair de férias, ele entrega as rédeas de suas renas a um pai modesto que precisa de mais do que um pouco de magia de Natal para dar a seus filhos e sua futura ex-esposa as melhores férias de todos os tempos.
Resgatando Madison
Script Supervisor
Após seis anos de má sorte, a cantora Madison Park finalmente retorna à popularidade. Seu mundo vira de cabeça para baixo quando um bombeiro bonito, John Kelly, salva sua vida de várias maneiras.
Meu Namorado Perfeito
Script Supervisor
Annie Butler (Sarah Lancaster) é uma escritora que está passando por um momento miserável da vida após o término de um relacionamento e o beco sem saída que enfrenta no seu trabalho. Ao vislumbrar a vida que deseja, Annie decide escrever um romance com um namorado perfeito chamado George. Ela recebe uma proposta de uma gente literária que quer levá-la a uma grande feira literária com George. Ao saber que George não existe, começa uma busca por um ator para ser um par de Annie. Decepcionada em ter que mentir sua vida amorosa, ela ainda precisará lidar com um antigo amor da juventude.
Mamãe e Papai na Universidade
Script Supervisor
Megan é uma mulher de negócios que, depois de se dedicar ao trabalho, perde a família: as crianças vão para a universidade e o marido decide se juntar a elas e seguir seus próprios sonhos. Ela também é demitida de sua empresa por seu parceiro. Isso fará com que ela pense em sua vida e tente recuperar sua família.
Uma Ajuda Natalina
Script Supervisor
Sara Vancamp é uma mãe ocupada que não possui espírito de Natal. Christine, uma elfo do vilarejo do Papai Noel que imagina se pode haver vida além do Polo Norte e do trabalho fazendo brinquedos, vai até o mundo real ajudar a família de Sara a redescobrir o Natal.
Ghost Phone
Script Supervisor
William Pierce (Nelson Franklin) is a practical, rational man who suddenly finds himself face to face with the paranormal when he starts receiving phone calls from the dead on the cell phone his recently-deceased fiancée (Melissa Ordway) left behind.
A Casa de Ação de Graças
Script Supervisor
Quando Mary, uma advogada de Boston, herda uma casa em Plymouth, ela não tem idéia de que pode ter herdado um tesouro histórico. Seu desejo inicial é vender a casa, mas ela descobre que sua casa pode estar localizada no local do primeiro Dia de Ação de Graças.
Como um Pai
Script Supervisor
Clay é um virtuoso do trompete. Em dificuldades financeiras, é obrigado a dar aulas em uma escola problemática. Lá ele descobre o poder transformador da música, revelando o talento escondido de seus alunos.
Shadow on the Mesa
Script Supervisor
Wes Rawlins is considered one of the best bounty hunters in the West. His life changes when he finds out that his mother is dead and the man responsible is still at large. Wes believes that his long lost father Ray Eastman is responsible and sets out to find him seeking revenge...
Papai Noel Casamenteiro
Script Supervisor
Ainda quando menina, Melanie Hogan desejava encontrar seu próprio príncipe encantado, assim como seus pais encontraram o amor verdadeiro. Agora já adulta, Melanie tem sua própria padaria e namora Justin, um executivo bem-sucedido. Embora tudo parece ser perfeito, quando Justin pede Melanie para passar as férias juntos dele em sua bela casa e apresentá-la à sua mãe, a jovem conhece o melhor amigo de Justin e fiel assistente, Dean, que cultiva uma paixão secreta por ela.
Puppy Love
Script Supervisor
When single mom Megan Nolan moves to a new town, she feels guilty for uprooting her ten-year-old daughter Caitlin. Seeing that the little girl's only friend is a neighbor's dog, Megan decides to adopt a shelter pet for Caitlin. She immediately regrets her decision when Caitlin gravitates to the biggest, sloppiest dog in the pound, Jake. Megan's beautiful new home is now in shambles and, as Megan considers returning Jake to the shelter, handsome ballplayer Ben shows up claiming Jake is his dog, the regrettable outcome of his roommate leaving a gate open. Megan and Ben butt heads. Ben wants to take his dog and leave, until he sees that Caitlin loves Jake as much as he ever could. Now it is clear: the pound puppy everyone loves deserves no less than joint custody.
Oliver's Ghost
Script Supervisor
Eleven-year-old Oliver has a unique ability to see "full-bodied apparitions," otherwise known as ghosts. When his family moves from the bustling city to an older home in the suburbs, only Oliver is able to see the spirit of Clive Rutledge (Martin Mull), the previous owner. Clive causes every manner of destruction to force Oliver and his family to leave. But perhaps Oliver's special talent, along with the help of a kind neighbor (Rhea Perlman), will show Clive how to release his earthly regrets so he can leave the house and the family in peace.
A Taste of Romance
Script Supervisor
O viúvo Gill Callahan aposentado do departamento de bombeiros depois de uma tragédia. Com a ajuda de alguns companheiros, ele começa uma lanchonete, que oferece comida simples para o seu gosto. A música de correspondência é demais para o gosto elitista de sua vizinha, Sara Westbrook, que é dona de um restaurante francês e aspira uma reputação totalmente refinada colidindo com o bairro de classe trabalhadora, levando a uma guerra de brincadeiras. Hannah a filha de Gill torna-se amiga de Sara e acaba agindo como uma casamenteira, ajudada pelo destino, no que parece uma tragédia.
Annie Claus Is Coming to Town
Script Supervisor
This year, Santa’s daughter takes her first trip away from the North Pole during the Christmas season hoping to find adventure and love in sunny California. While Santa watches his daughter through a magic snow globe, Annie arrives in L.A. and becomes friends with the owner of Candy Cane Inn, Lucy, and her daughter, Mia. She also quickly lands a job at Wonderland Toys. Wonderland Toys’ owner, Ted is struggling to stay in business selling old-fashioned toys in a digital world. Annie soon realizes that she wants Ted’s business to thrive because she has feelings for this Christmas traditionalist.
Love's Christmas Journey
Script Supervisor
While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. Settling in nicely with her brother's family, Ellie also meets Erik, a young man abandoned by his outlaw father whom Aaron has taken in as one of his own. When Aaron travels out of town to purchase adjacent land for farming, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season’s festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.
Onde Nasce o Amor
Script Supervisor
Em seu caminho para a Corrida do Ouro na Califórnia, dois cowboys são detidos por estarem em uma briga e danificarem um restaurante de uma pequena cidade. Um escapa, mas Clark Davis fica para trabalhar e quitar sua dívida através da reforma de uma fazenda, que pertence a duas jovens mulheres, Ellen e Cassie Cates. Com o tempo, Clark e Ellen se apaixonam, mas Clark irá desistir de seus planos de ficar rico fora do oeste pelo conforto de uma família e um lar?
Rock the House
Script Supervisor
Dave Peterson is a successful and handsome career-driven attorney who barely spends time with his teenage daughter, Karen. Their routine regularly consists of Dave choosing work over spending time with her, and Karen retreating into her journal or iPod. When Dave opens up his 25th high school reunion invitation to see photos of himself - a person he no longer resembles - he begins reconnecting with old friends, including members of his old high school band, The Groaners. Suddenly Dave begins to find ways to spend more time with Karen, and, for the first time, he puts his career on hold.
Eterno Amor
Script Supervisor
Com o banco ameaçando confiscar sua fazenda, Clark Davis e sua esposa Ellen lutam para sustentar a família em suas terras devastadas pela seca. Para ajudar nas despesas Ellen encontra um trabalho na cidade, trabalhando duro e sem descanso Ellen adoece e acaba morrendo. Arrasado, Clark está de determinado a ficar com suas terras e junto com sua filha manter o local onde sempre viveu com sua amada Ellen Com a ajuda de seus pais, o amor da família e a coragem, Clark tenta um novo começo.
Class
Script Supervisor
When a privileged law student gets a homework assignment to help a disadvantaged single mother find—and keep—a job, he learns that some of the greatest lessons aren’t taught in school.
The Wish List
Script Supervisor
Sarah Fisher, an overly organized, by-the-numbers kind of woman, makes a "wish list" of all the qualities and traits her future husband should have. After finding the perfect man, she falls for a guy who meets none of her criteria and discovers that life and love don't always work out according to the master plan.
A Soldier's Love Story
Script Supervisor
Ten year old Jared Marshall's life crumbled down after his parents' divorce a year ago. Not only does his dad put his job first since, mother uproots him from Iowa by moving in with her ma so she can take a job in California. When Jared's class writes letters to US troops in Bosnia from the nearest base, kindhearted Sergeant First Class Vince Carerra, who grew up fatherless and got divorced because his wife wasn't faithful while he was on tour of duty, takes to the kid and starts a correspondence with 'fatherly' advice. Once his unit returns to Fort Sebastian, Vince calls on Jared's home, warmly welcomed. Vince becomes Jared's personal baseball coach and after some Cupid encouragement, his mother's boyfriend, but on an understanding not to commit because he's likely to be redeployed.
Healing Hands
Script Supervisor
A near death experience gives a young man, engaged to be married, the ability to heal people.
Elevator Girl
Script Supervisor
A smart, uptight attorney and a disorganized yet passionate and creative woman meet in a stuck elevator, and sparks ignite instantly. Will opposites attract, or are they simply passing time before getting off on different floors?
A Sensei
Script Supervisor
Situado em uma pequena cidade conservadora no Colorado durante o pânico do HIV do final dos anos 80, o jovem McClain Evans é um adolescente gay que é constantemente assediado e intimidado. Karen O’Neil (interpretada por Diana Lee Inosanto) foi negada a altamente respeitada Black Belt do bem sucedido negócio de artes marciais da família simplesmente porque ela era uma mulher. Depois de 5 anos de ausência, ela retorna para casa depois da morte de seu noivo, o boxeador Mark Corey, para fazer as pazes com sua família asiática-americana que também está muito envolvida na igreja local. Quando três adolescentes mal bateram McClain enviando-o, perto da morte, para o hospital, a mãe McClain secretamente pede Karen para treinar seu filho para que ele possa se defender contra quaisquer novos ataques.
Shadowplay
Script Supervisor
Three people are trapped in a room with no windows, no doors, and no memory of how or why they are there. They must figure out the mystery of what is happening and how they are connected.
Shadow Puppets
Script Supervisor
Director Michael Winnick's chilling tale stars James Marsters as Jack, one of eight captives who awaken in an abandoned asylum not knowing who they are or why they are together. They discover that they've been used in an experiment to erase disturbing memories, but instead, a murderous creature has been unleashed. Reaching out from the shadows, the monster hunts the eight strangers as they race to escape the asylum.
Magdalena: Released from Shame
Script Supervisor
Uma mulher é flagrada cometendo adultério; outra é rejeitada e ignorada por causa de sua vida promíscua; outra, ainda, marginalizada durante 12 anos por causa de uma situação considerada vergonhosa e uma viúva, excluída da sociedade, lamentando a morte de seu filho único. Uma seqüência de tristeza, vergonha, de culpa e dor
A Lousy 10 Grand
Script Supervisor
Owing $10,000 to a loan shark, a suburban family man/toilet designer for NASA secretly agrees to marry a rich foreign princess in order to keep her in the U.S. in exchange for cash. But when his new bride turns his life upside down, he starts to regret his actions.