Griffin in Summer

Griffin in Summer
Directed by	Nicholas Colia
Written by	Nicholas Colia
Produced by	Juliet Berman Bobby Hoppey Camila Mendes Rachel Matthews Matthew Miller
Starring	Everett Blunck Melanie Lynskey Owen Teague Abby Ryder Fortson Kathryn Newton
Cinematography	Felipe Vara de Rey
Edited by	Sam Levy Jon Higgins
Music by	Nami Melumad
Production company	Honor Role
Release date	June 6, 2024 (2024-06-06) (Tribeca)
Running time	90 minutes[1]
Country	United States
Language	English

Griffin in Summer is a 2024 American independent coming-of-age comedy film. Written and directed by Nicholas Colia in his directorial debut, it stars Everett Blunck, Melanie Lynskey, Owen Teague, Abby Ryder Fortson, and Kathryn Newton.

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024.

Premise

Griffin Nafly is the most ambitious playwright of his generation. He's also fourteen years old and living with his parents in a humdrum suburb. But when a handsome 25-year-old enters the picture, Griffin's life—and his new play—take an unexpected turn.

Cast

• Everett Blunck as Griffin
• Melanie Lynskey as Helen
• Owen Teague as Brad
• Abby Ryder Fortson as Kara
• Michael Esper as Griffin's father
• Kathryn Newton as Chloe

Production

The film was shot mostly outside Richmond, Virginia, with some scenes shot in New York City. From conception to completion, it took around four years to make.^[2] It was produced by Camila Mendes and Rachel Matthews under their Honor Role banner.^[3]

Release and reception

Griffin in Summer had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2024,^[4] where it won three awards: Best U.S. Narrative Feature, Best Screenplay, and a Special Jury Mention for director Colia.^[5] The film received a positive reception, with IndieWire's Kate Erbland calling it "a very fine [directorial] debut",^[6] and Screen Rant describing it as "a masterful coming-of-age comedy and one of 2024's best films".^[7] Elsewhere, critics compared it favorably to the work of Wes Anderson and Todd Solondz,^[8][9] while praising the performances of Everett Blunck and Melanie Lynskey.^[10][11] It holds a 93% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 15 reviews.^[12]

References

1. "Griffin in Summer". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
2. Ciliberto, Kristin. "Tribeca 2024: Griffin in Summer - Interview". Film Fest Report. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
3. D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Camila Mendes & Rachel Matthews Launch Production Company Honor Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
4. Goldsmith, Jill (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Unveils 2024 Film Slate With Kristen Stewart, Jenna Ortega World Premieres, Trey Parker & Matt Stone Doc, More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
5. Lewis, Hilary (June 13, 2024). "'Griffin in Summer' Tops Tribeca Festival Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
6. Erbland, Kate (June 6, 2024). "'Griffin in Summer' Review: Imagine If the Delightful Nerds of 'Theater Camp' Had to Go at It Alone". IndieWire. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
7. Guttmann, Graeme. "Griffin In Summer Review: A Theater Kid's First Crush Becomes An Offbeat Coming-Of-Age Comedy". Screen Rant. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
8. Hillis, Eric. "Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Review - Griffin in Summer". The Movie Waffler. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
9. Adams, Jason (June 11, 2024). "Tribeca Review: 'Griffin In Summer' Is Brutally Funny Theater Kid Coming-Of-Age Brilliance". Pajiba. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
10. Gyarkye, Lovia (June 7, 2024). "'Griffin in Summer' Review: A Teenage Playwright Crushes Hard on the Handyman in This Low-Key Charmer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
11. Hassenger, Jesse (June 17, 2024). "Tribeca Prizewinner Griffin in Summer Finds Comedy and Drama in Bad Playwrighting". Paste. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
12. "Griffin in Summer". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 22, 2024.

External links

• Griffin in Summer at IMDb
• Griffin in Summer at Rotten Tomatoes