An Autumn Summer
An Autumn Summer is love story film starring Lukita Maxwell and Mark McKenna, and was filmed in Michigan. An Autumn Summer is the debut film by writer and director Jared Isaac and Blue Harbor Entertainment acuqired the film for distribution.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]The film follows young lovers Kevin and Cody as they live their last summer together at a Michigan lake house before life takes them to different colleges. Amongst the beauty of Northern Michigan, the pair discover the depth of their feelings as they're tested by their conflicting futures.[3][4]
Casts
[edit]- Lukita Maxwell as Cody[1][5]
- Mark McKenna as Kevin[5]
- Jun Yu
- Julian Bass
- Louise Barnes
- Katie Baker
- Tony Horton[5]
Production
[edit]The film features cinematography by Brandon Somerhalder, winner of the 2022 Academic award for Best Documentary Short marks his first narrative work.[3]
An Autumn Summer is produced by JohnPaul Morris, Becky Boggs, Zach Aries and Isaac, with Joshua D. Rogers as the executive producer.[1][4]
Release
[edit]The film premiered at Chicago's Music Box Theatre in 2026.[5] The inaugural Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City hosted the Northern Michigan premiere of the indie romance film “An Autumn Summer” on 23 April to close its 2026 program.[3] The film had a limited theatrical release on 1 May 2026. The film was officially released to rent or buy on June 9, 2026.
Awards and Nominations
[edit]The film has won several awards on the festival circuit including Best Director at the Phoenix Film Festival and the Audience Award at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Hayes, Dade. "Coming-Of-Age Love Story 'An Autumn Summer' Acquired By Blue Harbor; Theatrical Bow Set For May". Deadline. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Made in Michigan Series returns to Bay Theatre".
- 1 2 3 4 Fellows, Olivia. "Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City to host Northern Michigan premiere of An Autumn Summer". Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- 1 2 Major, Michael (2022-12-19). "Mark McKenna and Lukita Maxwell to Star In AN AUTUMN SUMMER". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- 1 2 3 4 Terry, Josh. "A Music Box Premiere and a Talk Show: 4 Arts Picks for Your Week". Retrieved 30 May 2026.