New York City – (July 22, 2024) – HollyShorts Film Festival unveils the 2024 Class of Official Selections for its 20th anniversary, featuring the powerful short film, “Summer’s End,” written & directed by the talented sibling duo Grant and Adam Conversano and Executive Produced by Voyager’s Andrew Hutcheson. The festival is set to take place August 8-18 in Los Angeles. “Summer’s End” will screen on August 14th at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
Starring Maria Dizzia (Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Good Nurse), Michael Abbott Jr. (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Bikeriders), and Graham Lutes (Judas and the Black Messiah), “Summer’s End” follows Elliott, a closeted queer teen on vacation with his family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. After a late-night encounter with an older couple, Elliott is forced to confront his alcoholic father’s infidelity, seeking moments of tenderness and connection amidst the gray, rain-soaked streets of the seaside town.
Offering a compelling exploration of family secrets and the challenges of queerness in the south, Filmmaker Ira Sachs says, “‘Summer’s End’ is beautifully directed with nuance and sensitivity, Grant and Adam provoked beautiful performances from all their actors.”
“Grant and Adam have a firm grasp on what it takes to make compelling cinema: a fierce commitment to story, top-notch taste, a never-say-die attitude, and a generous approach to collaboration,” shares EP Andrew Hutcheson. “It was an absolute pleasure to help support Summer’s End and I eagerly look forward to seeing what they’ll do next.”
Following its premiere at HollyShorts, “Summer’s End” will continue its festival run with screenings at Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival, Macon Film Festival, and Bolton International Film Festival.
About Voyager:
Voyager is a Brooklyn-based production company that tells stories of all sizes for agencies, brands, and audiences everywhere. Founded in 2015, Voyager quickly established itself as an incubator for new talent, garnering awards at D&AD, One Screen, YDA, Young Guns, and CLIOs. Voyager and its directors have collaborated with agencies such as 72&Sunny, Anomaly, and Wieden+Kennedy and for clients like Adidas, Kia, and McDonald’s, among countless others. Their documentary and narrative films are available for streaming on Hulu, HBO, and Apple TV+, being recognized at such prestigious festivals as SXSW, Tribeca, and CIFF. Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.
About Apple House Pictures:
Apple House Pictures was founded in 2020 by sibling filmmaker duo Grant and Adam Conversano. They are currently developing their first feature film.
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