Age: 16
female
Brooklynn Prince had her breakout role as mischievous Moonee in the critically acclaimed ‘The Florida Project’ at only seven years old. Moonee and her mom Halley live in the poverty-stricken shadows of Disney World, a bleak contrast between family vacations and struggling to find food. She stole the show with her powerful acting abilities, including making audiences laugh, irritated, and eventually sob. The little starlet has continued on projects in a wide variety of genres, such as the horror film ‘The Turning’ alongside another child actor Finn Wolfhard. In 2019, the young auteur tried her hand at directing after being inspired by director Sean Baker. In an Instagram post, Prince wrote, “I loved watching Sean work and was inspired by his patience, vision, and creativity. Since then my dream was to become one of the youngest directors of all time. Today my journey as a director begins. Thank you to my friend and mentor, Sean Baker for believing in me, and to the amazing crew and cast. I hope to make you all very proud. I can’t wait for the world to see Colours.” The multi-talented Prince can next be seen in ‘The Marsh King’s Daughter’ which will be released in 2022.
The film would follow a family man who, as a result of the global pandemic, is forced to stay home and take care of his children while his wife works. The father, initially reluctant to be the primary caregiver, finds himself struggling with the demands of his job and the needs of his children. As he learns to be a more involved father, he is faced with a series of comedic and emotional challenges that make him appreciate his family more and reevaluate his priorities. As the plot unfolds, the father could also face comical and stressful situations that test his ability to balance his career, family responsibilities, and personal life. Throughout the film, the protagonist would learn valuable lessons about the importance of fatherhood and family, and would come to appreciate the rewards of being a committed and loving father.
