Katie Says Goodbye
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| Directed by | Wayne Roberts |
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| Cinematography | Paula Huidobro |
| Edited by | Sabine Emiliani |
| Music by | Dan Romer |
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Running time | 88 minutes[1] |
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| 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
- Olivia Cooke as Katie
- Mireille Enos as Tracey
- Christopher Abbott as Bruno
- Mary Steenburgen as Maybelle
- Jim Belushi as Bear
- Keir Gilchrist as Matty
- Chris Lowell as Dirk
- Natasha Bassett as Sara
- Gene Jones as Mr. Willard
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
- ^ "Katie Says Goodbye". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ Pond, Steve (August 23, 2016). "Toronto Film Festival Tops Off With Mark Wahlberg, Isabelle Huppert". The Wrap. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ a b Borys Kit. "Olivia Cooke to Star in Indie Drama 'Katie Says Goodbye' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Dan Romer Scoring 'Katie Says Goodbye'". Film Music Reporter. July 26, 2016. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
- ^ "'Katie Says Goodbye' filming in NM". abqjournal.com.
- ^ "On the Set for 5/4/15: Independence Day 2 Starts Shooting While Directors Jodie Foster and Martin Scorsese Wrap Their Films". SSN Insider. May 4, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (August 22, 2016). "First Look: Olivia Cooke as a Small Town Waitress in Indie Drama 'Katie Says Goodbye'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 23, 2016). "Toronto Adds Mark Wahlberg Conversation, Mireille Enos-Starrer 'Katie Says Goodbye' to Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 23, 2016.