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Christopher Rouse: Things I’ve Learned as a Moviemaker

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Trish Gates as Sandy Bradshaw in Paul Greengrass’ United 93 (2006)

1. Story comes first. And last.

2. Trust your initial instinct.

3. See the material not just for what it is, but for what it could be.

4. Don’t get too attached to anything you’ve done.

5. Don’t forget to laugh.

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