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Teenage Playwright's Summer Friendship Sparks Creative Transformation
8 Aug
Summary
- 14-year-old playwright Griffin Nafly self-produces divorce drama
- Befriends 25-year-old performance artist and handyman Brad
- Film won awards at 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
In 2024, writer-director Nicholas Colia's film "Griffin in Summer" made its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, where it went on to win the Founders Award for best U.S. narrative feature and best screenplay in a U.S. narrative feature. The film also earned Colia a nomination for the Someone to Watch Award from the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The movie centers on Griffin Nafly, an ambitious 14-year-old playwright who lives with his mother and is attempting to self-produce his divorce drama "Regrets of Autumn." However, Griffin's summer takes an unexpected turn when he begins a friendship with Brad, a handsome 25-year-old performance artist and handyman.
The film received critical acclaim, with one reviewer praising the "committed performances" and "subtle magic" that the cast brings to the familiar subject matter. As of August 2025, "Griffin in Summer" is set to hit theaters on August 29, distributed by Vertical.
