Goodbye Too Soon Coming to the Big Screen
Goodbye Too Soon: A Family’s Loss by Drug Overdose is an upcoming independent feature film currently in screenplay development. The project is an emotional and grounded adaptation of the book by the same name.
This film brings an intimate, difficult, and deeply human story to the screen, focusing on grief, family, and the lasting impact of addiction. It is being developed as a dramatic feature for a wide audience, aimed at raising awareness while telling a story rooted in lived experience.
Production Status
The film is currently in pre-production.
- Filming goal: Early 2027
- Target release: May 2028
Why This Film Matters
Goodbye Too Soon explores the emotional reality of loss through addiction and overdose. It reflects the ripple effects experienced by families and communities, as well as the silence that often surrounds these experiences.
Rather than sensationalizing addiction, the film aims to tell a story that is honest, grounded, and deeply human. It focuses on the lived reality of grief and the strength it takes to move through it.
Addiction continues to affect families across Canada and beyond. Many experiences of loss are left untold, or shared only in fragments. This film will bring one of those stories into the light with care, respect, and authenticity.
- Humanize those impacted by substance use disorder
- Highlight family grief, love, and resilience
- Encourage open conversation around addiction and mental health
- Offer a grounded, meaningful, and emotionally honest story
How to Support the Film
At this stage, the most direct way to support the film is through donations.
Funds raised will go toward:
- Filming equipment and locations
- Cast and crew support
- Editing and post-production
- Sound design and music licensing
- Festival submission fees and distribution costs
Every contribution—large or small—directly helps move this film from script to screen.