Director Kelly Schilling has said: "It's a dream coming true to be working on a story that connects to me in so many ways, with such an amazing cast and crew, in the place I call home."
The movie's producers, Su Armstrong and Carolyn Johnson, have said in a joint statement: "It's such an honest, unique and personal story and has the power to move people in uplifting ways. We're thrilled to be making Kelly's debut feature in and around Adelaide."
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) CEO, Kate Croser, has said: "The SAFC is proud to support the development and production of this exciting new South Australian film through the SAFC Screen Production Fund and the SA Postproduction, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate. We are thrilled that this SA-owned and SA-originated production will mark the feature directing debut of talented South Australian writer/director Kelly Schilling. We are proud to support South Australian producer Carolyn Johnson in this exciting co-production with SixtyFourSixty, which will showcase South Australia's screen industry capability alongside Adelaide's beautiful and varied locations."
Screen Australia's Head of Content, Grainne Brunsdon, has said, "As it enters production, 'With or Without You' is set to authentically portray a story of challenge and resilience between a mother and daughter, with a uniquely South Australian voice. Kelly Schilling's debut feature will delve into the extraordinary aspects of everyday life and offer an intimate cinematic journey on the road. Don't miss its Australian premiere at the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival."