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Last Summer

Two seniors say goodbye to the lives they knew as they set off into the sunset, ready for their next chapter.

  • Adamson Novak
    Director
  • Adamson Novak
    Writer
  • Mark Novak
    Executive Producers
  • Erika Novak
    Executive Producers
  • Brian Nelson
    Executive Producers
  • Cassie Nelson
    Executive Producers
  • Adamson Novak
    Producer
  • Evan Blesener
    Producer
  • Jackson Orta
    Producer
  • Jake Mathey
    Key Cast
    "Wyatt Longfield"
  • Evan Blesener
    Key Cast
    "John Westmore"
  • Katya Cuthbert
    Key Cast
    "Autumn Parker"
  • Camryn Nelson
    Key Cast
    "Ella Murray"
  • Kirsten Ericson
    Key Cast
    "Dani Reed"
  • Emma Ericson
    Key Cast
    "Grace Coleman"
  • Kellen Blesener
    Key Cast
    "Chase Cooper"
  • Ally Reynolds
    Extras
  • Mikayla Cothern
    Extras
  • Elliot Novak
    Extras
  • Maddie Novak
    Extras
  • Kendall Johnson
    Extras
  • James Pipkin
    Extras
  • Joey Miller
    Extras
  • Jacob Reynolds
    Extras
  • Phoenix Bradley
    Extras
  • Zoé Brown
    Extras
  • Kennedy Brown
    Extras
  • Adamson Novak
    Screenwriter
  • Jackson Orta
    Cinematographer
  • Adamson Novak
    Editor
  • Mikayla Cothern
    Production Management
  • Kate Hildebrandt
    Composer/Arranger
  • Katya Cuthbert
    Choreographers
  • Evan Blesener
    Choreographers
  • Hailley Lower
    Props Master
  • Adamson Novak
    VFX Artist
  • Adamson Novak
    Sound Designer
  • Evan Blesener
    Sound Designer
  • Jackson Orta
    Colorist
  • Elliot Novak
    Wardrobe Design
  • Kendall Johnson
    Wardrobe Design
  • Jackson Orta
    Production Administration
  • Ally Reynolds
    Production Assistant
  • Elliot Novak
    Boom Operators
  • Kendall Johnson
    Boom Operators
  • Jackson Orta
    Onset Production Photographers
  • Grace Theriot
    Onset Production Photographers
  • Tyler Fortney
    Technical Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Musical, Drama, Teen
  • Runtime:
    28 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 5, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:39
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Last Summer Premiere
    Champlin, MN
    United States
    August 13, 2020
    Premiere
  • Prague International Monthly Film Festival
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    August 20, 2020
    Honorable Mention - Best Student Film
  • Košice International Monthly Film Festival
    Košice
    Slovakia
    August 21, 2020
    Finalist
  • Los Angeles Film Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 2, 2020
    Best Young Filmmaker
  • Venice Shorts
    Venice
    United States
    August 28, 2020
    Finalist
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    August 30, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Cyrus International Festival of Toronto
    Toronto
    Canada
    August 30, 2020
    Finalist
  • Phoenix Monthly Short Film Festival
    Phoenix
    United States
    August 31, 2020
    Official Selection
  • New York Film Awards
    New York City
    United States
    September 10, 2020
    Best Student Film
  • New York Film Awards
    New York City
    United States
    September 10, 2020
    Best First Time Director
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 14, 2020
    Best Young Filmmaker (Male)
  • Independent Short Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    September 19, 2020
    Platinum Award: Best Young Filmmaker
  • Monthly Indie Shorts
    Online
    United States
    September 23, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Best Director Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 24, 2020
    Semi-Finalist
  • Top Shorts
    Online
    United States
    September 29, 2020
    Best Young Filmmaker
Director Biography - Adamson Novak

Director of LAST SUMMER. From Minneapolis, Minnesota. Studying Film & TV Production at DePaul University in Chicago this fall. Loves the magic of film, Broadway musicals, sound design, nature, and storytelling.

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Director Statement

LAST SUMMER reflects my own story as I say goodbye to my friends as we head off to colleges across the country. We have all worried about the future, worried about that last goodbye before the next chapter in our lives. I, myself, have always had a hard time with goodbyes. Seeing friends off to college, saying goodbye to a love one, losing a relationship; these moments have always taken a toll on me. Last Summer showed me that goodbyes are like sunsets. One day might come to an end, but in a beautiful and spectacular show of colors, bringing upon a new day. Always remember to savor those sunsets.