Katie Says Goodbye

Katie Says Goodbye
Directed by Wayne Roberts
Produced by
  • Max Born
  • Kimberly Parker
  • F.A. Eric Schultz
  • Carlo Sirtori
  • Benjamin Steiner
  • David Steiner
  • Jacob Wasserman
Written by
  • Wayne Roberts
Starring
Music by Dan Romer
Cinematography Paula Huidobro
Edited by Sabine Emiliani
Production
company
  • Parallell Cinéma
  • Relic Pictures
Release dates
  • September 11, 2016 (2016-09-11) (TIFF)
Running time
88 minutes[1]
Country
  • United States
  • France
Language English

Katie Says Goodbye is an American-French independent drama film written and directed by Wayne Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Olivia Cooke, Mireille Enos, Christopher Abbott, Mary Steenburgen, Jim Belushi, Keir Gilchrist and Chris Lowell. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[2]

Plot

Katie, a kindhearted seventeen-year-old, turns to prostitution to overcome poverty and fulfill her dream of a new life in San Francisco.

Cast

Production

On March 23, 2015, it was announced that Olivia Cooke had been cast in the film in title role of Katie, alongside Mireille Enos as Katie's mother, and Christopher Abbott as Katie's love interest. Jim Belushi will portray one of Katie's clients, with Mary Steenburgen playing the role of the diner owner where Katie works. The script was written by Wayne Roberts, who will also direct the feature, the film marks his directoral debut. The film will be produced by Sean Durkin who directed Martha Marcy May Marlene, and will be executive produced by Antonio Campos and Josh Mond. Roberts was inspired to direct the film after Campos and Durkin suggested he should.[3] Dan Romer composed the films score.[4]

Filming

Principal photography began in March 2015 in New Mexico.[5][3] and concluded on April 30, 2015.[6]

Release

In August 2016, the first image of Cooke was released.[7] The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.[8]

References

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