Nichola’s colorFeature Direction debut ”Griffin in summer“Probably gets a summer release. The author-director helps to get to age history as Debuted at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival And then won the Founders Award at the festival for best American storytelling feature and best script in an American narrative function. The film Also landed a special jury for director Colia, who continued to be nominated for someone to watch Award on film Independent Spirit Awards.
“Griffin in Summer” centers on an ambitious 14-year-old playwright Griffin Nafly (Everett Blunck) which is determined to self -produce a divorce drama entitled “Ringrets of Autumn” while living with his mother (Melanie Lynskey). Nevertheless, a new friendship with Brad (Owen Teague), an older performance artist and Handyman, Griffin’s plans for star. Kathryn Newton and Abby Ryder Fortson co -star.
The Indieview review credited to colia for infusing the film with “cheeky humor”, comparing the function of being a ‘Tween Take On ‘Theater Camp‘Or even better, a version of’ Theater Camp ‘where the lovely theater in their heart didn’t even have each other To lean on when the times became tough. “The review continued,” as an exhibition for his star casting abilities and skill for heartwarming stories, “Griffin in Summer” is a very nice functional registry debut. ”
Colia earlier told indifire for Introductory Tribeca Festival Lisboa That the support from the Tribeca festival is what really launched “Griffin in Summer” to find distribution. “Tribeca was just a really, really amazing place. I didn’t predict any of this,” he said. “They were so generous with us and with the movie and the audience. And I just hope it can continue it in Lisbon. I was very depressed when Tribeca quit. And then I’m really excited that we get this reunion there. I want to keep this party going.”
He added that “Griffin in Summer” was on in the first program for the Tribeca Festival Lisboa, “It’s so wild. I’m really honored that I am in as the company for all these other amazing films. I know Lisbon has become such an artist’s hub for the past decade, and (my movie is the main character) that is a small ambition.
Camila Mendes produces “Griffin in Summer” together with Juliet Berman, Bobby Hopy, Rachel Matthews and Matthew Miller.
Vertical will release “Griffin in Summer” in theaters August 29. Check out the trailer below.
