“I hoped 'Starlet' would finally open doors for me and lead to a much bigger budgeted movie, but that didn't happen.”

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The speaker says he expected this film to help him get larger-budget projects, but it did not. The quote expresses disappointment and a gap between hope and what actually happened.

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About Sean Baker

American filmmaker

Sean Baker is an American filmmaker, best known for independent narrative features as a director, writer, editor, and producer. His work has focused on people at the margins of society, especially immigrants and sex workers. He made his directorial debut with Four Letter Words in 2000 and co-created the television character Greg the Bunny. Baker has since directed seven feature films, including Take Out, Prince of Broadway, Starlet, Tangerine, The Florida Project, Red Rocket, and Anora. His films often center on everyday struggle, work, and survival.

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