NYFF Live: Making The Florida Project: Sean Baker & Chris Bergoch

Part of

55th New York Film Festival

September 29 - October 15, 2017

In this discussion, we’ll delve into the particulars of how The Florida Project was conceived and executed through its various stages in development.

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60 minutes

Sean Baker (writer-director-producer-editor) and Chris Bergoch (writer-producer) collaborated on The Florida Project, which is having its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival. In this discussion, we’ll delve into the particulars of how The Florida Project was conceived and executed through its various stages in development. Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World.

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