Spotlight Conversation: Katie Goodson-Thomas

On the 30th anniversary of Searchlight Pictures, join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Katie Goodson-Thomas about international production, creativity and talent.

Katie Goodson-Thomas
  • Date: Tuesday 15 October
  • Time: 11:45
  • Picturehouse Central

For over a decade, Katie Goodson-Thomas has overseen a prestigious slate of UK and international features at Searchlight Pictures, including The Banshees of Inisherin, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Poor Things and All of Us Strangers. Driving Searchlight’s UK operation, she has supported both established and new filmmakers, as well as developed countless relationships within the UK film industry. 

Katie joins us to talk about her career and approach to the producer’s role. We will discuss the challenges of scouting talent, nourishing a slate of projects and identifying the right partners for each work, while taking into account the diversity of audiences across countries and media. Do not miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading producers in the industry.

Speakers:

Katie Goodson-Thomas, Head of International Production and Development, Searchlight Pictures

Host:

Wendy Mitchell, journalist and film festival consultant