Say a Little Prayer
Say a Little Prayer is an Australian children's film by Richard Lowenstein. It stars Sudi de Winter, Fiona Ruttelle, Rebecca Smart, Lynne Murphy and Jill Forster. The film was written by Richard Lowenstein, based on Robin Klein's novel, Came Back to [Show You I Could Fly]. It was nominated for four Australian [Film Institute Awards].
Premise
Say a Little Prayer tells the story of a friendship between a lonely 11-year-old boy and a drug-addicted young lady.Cast
- Sudi de Winter as Seymour, 11-year-old boy
- Fiona Ruttelle as Angie, 20-something
- Rebecca Smart as Lynne, Angie's younger sister
- Lynne Murphy as Thelma, Seymour's guardian
- Mickey Camilleri as Seymour's Mum
- Ben Mendelsohn as Nursery Boss
- Jill Forster as Mrs Easterbrook, Angie's Mum
Production
- Director & Screenwriter: Richard Lowenstein
- Producer: Carol Hughes
- Director of Photography: Graeme Wood
- Editing: Jill Bilcock
- Production Design: Chris Kennedy
- Art Direction: Hugh Bateman
- Sound Recordist: Lloyd Carrick
- Costume Design: Lynn-Maree Milburn
- Music: David Bridie, John Phillips
Awards
- Nomination – AFI Award – Best Actress in a Lead Role
- Nomination – AFI Award – Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Nomination – AFI Award – Best Achievement in Production Design
- Nomination – AFI Award – Best Achievement in Costume Design
- Winner – Giffoni Film Festival – Best Director
- Winner – Giffoni Film Festival – Best Actress