Daniel Stanislawski

FILMMAKER   PHOTOGRAPHER   TRAVELER

  The documentary film is a form of observation of the inhabitants of the city of Beaufort, South Carolina, who in the 1990s directly or indirectly participated in the production of the film "Forrest Gump" and how this cult production personally influenced these people. By implementing this project, I wanted to show the amazing phenomenon of cultivating film over the years and what values ​​and messages it carries. In addition, there are also interesting stories and anecdotes from residents from the period of the creation of this world-famous production, which is undoubtedly the movie "Forrest Gump". And the backdrop to it all is Beaufort, picturesquely situated on Port Royal Island, in the heart of South Carolina's Sea Islands and Lowcountry, with its beautifully preserved pre-Civil War architecture. As a European fascinated by the United States, I wanted to carefully "explore with a camera" a part of the life of an American city and community. Opportunity to meet people and their lifestyle. Attend the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, sail on a shrimp boat or just stroll the city streets and visit historic movie locations. And finally, taste delicious chocolate from the famous Chocolate Tree in Beaufort, because "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.” I, in love with the film "Forrest Gump", as an independent filmmaker, want to give something from the heart and great passion, in the form of a documentary film, which will undoubtedly be a beautiful souvenir for the inhabitants and a curiosity for "Forrest Gump" movie fans around the world.