Page One: ‘The Florida Project’ (2017)

Written by Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch

The Florida Project was my favorite movie of 2017. The story explores the subculture of the nearly homeless putting a human face on individuals and families living on the fringes of society. Given the subject matter, it is also a beautiful film to watch as this video depicts:

We were fortunate to host a screening of the movie for our DePaul University film school students followed by an interview with writer-director Sean Baker. Here is that interview:

Page One is a daily Go Into The Story series featuring the first page of notable movie scripts from the classic era to contemporary times. Comparing them is an excellent way to study a variety of writing styles and see how professional writers start a story.

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