Kat Coiro

Kat Coiro is an American director and writer.[1][2][3]

Kat Coiro
Born
New York City, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationDirector, Writer, Producer
Spouse(s)
Children3

Television

Film
  • And While We Were Here Coiro wrote and directed And While We Were Here for $150,000 while she was eight months pregnant.[9] It was nominated for best feature and best lead actress (Kate Bosworth) at the Tribeca Film Festival.[10] John Anderson of Variety wrote of the film: "Between the architectural pillars of Renaissance Italy and Kate Bosworth, helmer Kat Coiro hangs a gossamer tale of ruined love and liberation. Bosworth blossoms beautifully and Claire Bloom delivers a vocal performance so deft that her character seems to take palpable form." [11] While Shannon Houston of Paste wrote: "And While We Were Here establishes Coiro's presence as a new, potent voice in filmmaking."[12] Also stars Jamie Blackley, Iddo Goldberg and Claire Bloom.
  • L!fe Happens. Of Coiro's directorial debut, which she co-wrote with Krysten Ritter (who also starred) and shot on a shoe-string budget, Screen Junkies wrote: "Life Happens is the movie I wanted Bridesmaids to be."[13] Also stars: Kate Bosworth, Rachel Bilson.
  • Marry Me[14]

Education

Coiro attended Carnegie Mellon University and the Moscow Art Theater for history, theater and directing. Coiro studied briefly as a fellow at the American Film Institute Conservatory.

Personal life

Coiro is married to actor Rhys Coiro; they have three children.[15]

References
  1. "Departure Date | The Webby Awards". Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  2. "L!fe Happens | Cinequest". www.cinequest.org. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  3. "Vail Film Festival announces awards | VailDaily.com". www.vaildaily.com. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  4. "The Mick" The Fire (TV Episode 2017), retrieved January 12, 2017
  5. Edelstein, Lisa; Garrett, Beau; Adelstein, Paul; Zadegan, Necar (December 2, 2014), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, retrieved January 12, 2017
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (September 11, 2015). "ABC Buys Autobiographical Kat Coiro Family Comedy Set In South Beach". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  7. Nellie Andreeva. "ABC Buys Mother-Daughter Comedy From Kat Coiro & Eva Longoria". Deadline.
  8. Nellie Andreeva. "NBC Buys Family Comedies From Writers Jeff Lowell And Kat Coiro". Deadline.
  9. "Exclusive Interview: Kat Coiro on And While We Were Here - CraveOnline". CraveOnline. September 17, 2013. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  10. Smith, Nigel M. "Tribeca Sets 2012 Competition and Viewpoint Titles; James Franco, Harmony Korine In The Mix | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  11. Anderson, John (April 25, 2012). "Review: 'While We Were Here'". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  12. "Tribeca Film Festival Capsules". pastemagazine.com. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  13. "LAFF Review: L!fe Happens". ScreenJunkies. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  14. D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 15, 2019). "Jennifer Lopez Rom-Com 'Marry Me' Jumps From STX To Universal; Maluma Joins Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  15. "Rhys Coiro and Kat Coiro Photos Photos: LA Film Fest Premiere of "L!fe Happens" - Arrivals". Zimbio. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
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