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The First Take is The Best Take

Joe Cunningham breaks down his filmmaking philosophy — set the parameters, introduce a little chaos, and let the camera roll. In his view, take one is almost always the best take, because the actors have no idea what is coming next, and that genuine surprise is exactly what shows up on screen. Co-star Laura Stisser agrees, noting that the most organic performances come before overthinking sets in.

Providing Opportunities for Young Actors

Syracuse Actors Studio