Leo Cunningham
Leo Cunningham, Director
As a young boy, growing up on the streets of Philadelphia , Leo Cunningham’s creative mindset contradicted his grey, city surroundings. Although his artistic passion was his main drive, Leo needed guidance and life experience, to better understand himself as an artist and a man. He found these traits by enlisting into the United States Marine Corps.
While in the infantry, Leo’s hard work and dedication earned two meritorious promotions and upon returning home from his first deployment, he continued to drive forward by volunteering to join the elite unit of Reconnaissance and operated in Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003.
After his honorable discharge from the Corps, Leo moved to California and rekindled his passion for the arts. Through the love and support of his wife and son, Leo is currently in his last year of film school at the University of Southern California , where he is majoring in Film and Television Production. Leo will continue to use the tools he has learned in life to create art, in hope of becoming an American filmmaker.
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