Kitty (2016 film)
| Kitty | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chloë Sevigny |
| Produced by |
Lizzie Nastro Christina Piovesan |
| Written by | Chloë Sevigny |
| Based on |
Kitty by Paul Bowles |
| Starring |
Ione Skye Lee Meriwether Edie Yvonne |
| Cinematography | Seamus McGarvey |
Production company |
First Generation Films |
| Distributed by | Refinery29 |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Kitty is an upcoming American short drama film directed and written by Chloë Sevigny, based on the short story of same name by Paul Bowles. The film stars Ione Skye, Lee Meriwether, and Edie Yvonne. It has been selected to be screened in the International Critics' Week section at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.[1][2]
Cast
- Ione Skye[3]
- Lee Meriwether[3]
- Edie Yvonne[3]
Production
Principal photography on the film began on January 8, 2016 in Los Angeles.[4] Chloë Sevigny would be making her directorial debut, which would be produced by Lizzie Nastro and Christina Piovesan through First Generation Films.[3] The crew would include cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, costume designer Jennifer Johnson, production designer Chilly Nathan, and casting director Laray Mayfield.[4]
Release
In January 2016, Refinery29 acquired distribution rights to the film apart of its new ShatterBox Anthology, a short-film series dedicated to emerging female filmmakers.[5] The film will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics' Week section.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 "Selection of the 55th International Critics' Week". Semaine de la Critique. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- 1 2 Nancy Tartaglione (18 April 2016). "Cannes: Critics’ Week 2016 Lineup – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Vlessing, Etan (January 8, 2016). "Chloe Sevigny to Make Directorial Debut With 'Kitty'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (January 8, 2016). "Chloë Sevigny Making Directorial Debut In Short Film 'Kitty'". Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (January 26, 2016). "Chloe Sevigny’s ‘Kitty’ Picked Up by Refinery29 for Women’s Short Film Series". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2016.