Summer Films 2026
Summer is the perfect time to revisit stories that capture the warmth, adventure, and unforgettable moments of this season. We’re excited to spotlight a selection of summer-themed films created by Film Fatales members and celebrate the filmmakers behind them…
In the Summers directed by Alessandra Lacorazza
Over four formative summers, siblings Violeta and Eva spend time with their loving but unpredictable father in New Mexico. As they grow up, they come to understand him as a person, embracing both his flaws and his tenderness.
May in the Summer directed by Cherien Dabis
To all appearances, May Brennan has everything she could want: a successful career, a bestselling book, and a loving fiancé. Returning to her hometown of Amman, Jordan, for her wedding, she soon discovers that her seemingly perfect life is beginning to unravel.
Summer Solstice directed by Noah Schamus
Leo’s life is a mix of auditions, acting classes, barista jobs, and situationships, all while hoping for something more. When his college best friend Eleanor invites him on an impromptu weekend trip upstate, the two reconnect for the first time since Leo’s transition, forcing them to confront old feelings, buried secrets, and their changing relationship.
Hummingbirds directed by Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras
In Hummingbirds, directors Silvia Del Carmen Castaños and Estefanía “Beba” Contreras tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their Texas-Mexico border hometown into a wonderland of creative expression, activism, and friendship during the final summer of their youth.
India Sweets and Spices directed by Geeta Malik
Returning home from college, Alia Kapur shakes up her family’s well-ordered life with her newfound independence. When she uncovers hidden connections between two families, long-kept secrets push her toward a life-changing confrontation.
It Felt Like Love directed by Eliza Hittman
Fourteen-year-old Lila spends a languid South Brooklyn summer playing third wheel to her promiscuous friend Chiara and Chiara’s boyfriend Patrick. Eager for her own sexual awakening, Lila gamely decides to pursue the older, thuggish Sammy. But as Lila’s overt advances unmask her inexperience and quiet desperation, she’s quickly pushed into frightening and unwelcome new territory.
Jinn directed by Nijla Mu’min
Summer is a 17-year old carefree black girl, whose world is turned upside down when her mother, a popular meteorologist named Jade, abruptly converts to Islam and becomes a different person, prompting Summer to reevaluate her identity.
My Summer as a Goth directed by Tara Johnson-Medinger
After the sudden death of her father, 16-year-old Joey Javitts spends the summer with her eccentric grandparents, where she falls for the Goth boy next door, Victor. As she navigates new friendships, heartbreak, and her identity, Joey learns what it means to find herself.
Disfluency directed by Anna Baumgarten
After failing her final college class, Jane returns to her Michigan hometown for one last carefree summer. As she reconnects with old friends and helps her neighbor Amber and her son, Jane confronts the struggles behind her academic setback and begins the process of healing.
Summer Camp directed by Castille Landon
Nora, Ginny, and Mary reunite at their old summer camp after years apart, rediscovering the friendship that has connected them since childhood. As they reflect on their lives and the paths they’ve taken, they’re reminded why they still need each other.
