Summer Planning

During a seemingly idyllic summer break, four teenagers navigate the complexities of first love, burgeoning adulthood, and the anxieties of their futures. As their paths intertwine and diverge, they confront challenging decisions that will shape their relationships and define their identities before the summer ends.

Summer Planning received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics praising its authentic portrayal of teenage experiences and strong performances, while some found the plot predictable.

• Praised for its heartfelt exploration of adolescent emotions and authentic dialogue.

• Lauded for the natural chemistry between the young cast members.

• Some critics noted a lack of originality in its coming-of-age narrative.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's relatable characters and emotional resonance, finding it a touching story about growing up and the challenges of young love. Some viewers felt the pacing could be improved.

Nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance at the Indie Film Awards (Maya Jenkins).

The director, Alice Brook, drew inspiration for the film from her own teenage summers spent in a similar coastal town.