Hometown hero filmmaker Tyler Taormina returns to his roots and finds unexpected artistry in the everyday in his latest small-town character study 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point'.
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Taormina was initially hesitant about capturing his 'artless' hometown but ended up discovering its rich inner life and visual poetry through an intimate, character-driven lens.
The film features a breakout performance from local actor Jake Wilkinson, who Taormina plucked from obscurity to play the lead role after being impressed by his natural talent.
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Tyler Taormina, Jake Wilkinson, 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point'