In Sean Baker's award-winning 2017 film The Florida Project, a
young girl, her single mother, and her friends live in rundown
motels near Disney World, the children's summer fun contrasting
with the grim conditions around them. In this book, J. J. Murphy
delves deep into the movie's development and filming while also
examining it within the wider context of Baker's career. Using
production documents, different versions of the screenplay, and
interviews with principal members of the production team, Murphy
traces the evolution of The Florida Project from initial idea
through its various stages of production. He highlights Baker's
unconventional strategies in making a film about a marginalized
subculture, including alternative scripting, guerrilla-like
filmmaking, improvisation, and the unorthodox casting of local and
first-time actors. Murphy also explores how Baker's impromptu style
sometimes rankled crew members and caused a major crisis on set,
revealing the difficulties indie filmmakers can face when working
with professional crews on larger films. A lively analysis of this
critically acclaimed movie, its director, and its production, The
Florida Project also betters our understanding of contemporary
independent cinema as a whole.
General
| Imprint: |
University Of Texas Press
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| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2021 |
| First published: |
2021 |
| Authors: |
J.J. Murphy
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| Dimensions: |
176 x 127 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
216 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4773-2404-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
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Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-4773-2404-6 |
| Barcode: |
9781477324042 |
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