The Florida Project is a 2017 American slice of life drama film directed by Sean Baker and written by Baker and Chris Bergoch. It stars Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Valeria Cotto, Christopher Rivera, and Caleb Landry Jones. It was the first film appearance for many of the cast. The plot follows a six-year-old girl living with her unemployed single mother in a motel in Kissimmee, Florida, as they try to stay out of trouble and make ends meet, so they may keep ahead of impending homelessness. The hardship of their life in Kissimmee is contrasted with nearby Walt Disney World. The title of the film refers to the initial codename for Walt Disney World during its early planning stage. The Florida Project premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 6, 2017, by A24. The film was praised for Baker's directing and the performances, particularly Prince and Dafoe's.
| Director | Sean Baker |
| Produced by | Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch, Kevin Chinoy, Andrew Duncan, Alex Saks, Francesca Silvestri, Shih-Ching Tsou |
| Writer(s) | Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch |
| Starring | Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Valeria Cotto, Christopher Rivera, Caleb Landry Jones |
| Cinematography | Alexis Zabe |
| Edited by | Sean Baker |
| Production, company | Cre Film, Freestyle Picture Company, Cinereach, June Pictures |
| Distributed by | A24 |
| Released | May 22, 2017 (Cannes), October 6, 2017 (United States) |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2 million |
| Box office | $11.3 million |
| Netflix ID | 80194388 |
About The Florida Project
Set on the outskirts of Disney World over the course of one summer, the film centers on 6-year-old Moonee and the adventures she sets out on with friends while living in a motel under her rebellious, loving mother. Willem Dafoe won numerous accolades across the award circuit for his performance, and was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Achievement of The Florida Project
Lead actress Bria Vinaite was discovered through her Instagram account by director Sean Baker. The American Film Institute listed it as a Top Ten Film of the Year.
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Latest information about The Florida Project updated on July 28 2021.
