Summer Night (2019 film)
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| Directed by | Joseph Cross |
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| Story by | Jordan Jolliff |
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| Cinematography | Michael FitzMaurice |
| Edited by | Raymond Wood |
| Music by | Dan Krysa |
Production companies | Moving Image Productions Wanderwell Entertainment Blackhall Entertainment Ventures |
| Distributed by | Samuel Goldwyn Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Summer Night is an American coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Joseph Cross in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Cross and Jordan Joliff. It stars Ellar Coltrane, Ian Nelson, Analeigh Tipton, Callan McAuliffe, Ella Hunt, Bill Milner, Hayden Szeto, Lana Condor, Elena Kampouris, Melina Vidler, Khris Davis, Victoria Justice and Justin Chatwin.
It had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 6, 2019. It was released on July 12, 2019, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Cast
- Ellar Coltrane as Jameson Ford
- Ian Nelson as Seth
- Analeigh Tipton as Mel
- Callan McAuliffe as Taylor Peters
- Ella Hunt as Dana
- Hayden Szeto as Caleb Grass
- Lana Condor as Lexi
- Elena Kampouris as Corin
- Bill Milner as Jack "Rabbit"
- Melina Vidler as Vanessa
- Khris Davis as Luke
- Victoria Justice as Harmony
- Justin Chatwin as Andy
- Andy Bethea as Police Officer
Production
In October 2017, it was announced Ellar Coltrane, Analeigh Tipton, Justin Chatwin and Elena Kampouris had joined the cast of the film, with Joseph Cross, directing from a screenplay by himself and Jordan Joliff.[1] In November 2017, it was announced Callan McAuliffe, Ian Nelson, Hayden Szeto, Lana Condor, Bill Milner, Melina Vidler, Ella Hunt and Victoria Justice had joined the cast of the film, with James Ponsoldt serving as an executive producer.[2]
Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia on October 20, 2017.[3] Production concluded on November 11, 2017 in Newnan, Georgia after 19 filming days.
Release
In December 2018 it was announced that Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, with a planned release for spring 2019.[4] Prior to that, the movie had its world premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on April 6, 2019.[5] It is scheduled to be released on July 12, 2019.[6]
Critical reception
Summer Night holds a 52% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews, with a weighted average of 5.34/10.[7] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 49 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]
References
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 25, 2017). "Tommy Flanagan, Bill Sage Join Indie Feature 'The Wave'; Elena Kampouris Cast In 'Summer Night'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 13, 2017). "Joseph Cross Teams With James Ponsoldt on Directorial Debut 'Summer Night' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Blumberg, Audrey (October 2, 2017). "Bridgewater's Kampouris Moves From Film and Screen to Learn the Asian Arts". TapInto.net. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 12, 2018). "Joseph Cross' Coming-Of-Age Movie 'Summer Night' Acquired By Samuel Goldwyn Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ Pryce, Kevon (March 1, 2019). "43rd Annual Atlanta Film Festival Announces Complete Lineup". Atlantafilmfestival.com. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ "Virtually every movie coming out this summer". Los Angeles Times. April 25, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
- ^ "Summer Night (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ "Summer Night Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 6, 2020.