THE SUNSHINE STATE
THE SUNSHINE STATE
Television (One-hour)
· Drama · 60 pages
"On his 16th birthday, Jay, a broke FL high-schooler, must track down his mother, Dee, who has been M.I.A. on a bender with a rich dude, in order to pull their means together and prevent their looming eviction. Meanwhile, Jay's estranged brother, Mike, finds out that he is at risk of losing his college scholarship on the other side of the state."
Written by
Joseph Hooten
10 Accolades
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1 Writer
Beverly Hills, CA
Joseph Hooten is an award-winning writer-director and television executive (John Wells Prods) based in Los Angeles. He graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2015 as a first-generation college student. He is passionate about telling emotional, provocative stories, often following unseen heroes or underdogs. Joe grew up in the Southern US...
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THE SUNSHINE STATE is a modern-day, gritty, heartfelt family drama. Think the vibrant backdrop of SPRING BREAKERS or THE FLORIDA PROJECT mixed with the resilient and scrappy characteristics of SHAMELESS. Our show pulls back the veil on the underbelly of paradise while giving a unique, authentic view into the daily lives and struggles of THE MEYES FAMILY; a symbol of the working poor in America today. We will get to see our characters hustle to stay above water in creative ways week after week, while also having a hell of a time along the way.