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Iliza Shlesinger's 'Chasing Summer': A Heartfelt Comedy Adventure

1/24/2026

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Iliza Shlesinger's film Chasing Summer follows Jamie, a humanitarian aid worker who returns to her Texas hometown after a breakup.
She navigates a summer of parties and romance, including a relationship with Colby.
Shlesinger collaborated with indie filmmaker Josephine Decker to elevate the story beyond typical comedy.
The film seeks distribution at Sundance and aims for broad audience engagement and financial success.

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Story summary

Iliza Shlesinger's film Chasing Summer follows Jamie, a humanitarian aid worker who returns to her Texas hometown after a breakup.
She navigates a summer of parties and romance, including a relationship with Colby.
Shlesinger collaborated with indie filmmaker Josephine Decker to elevate the story beyond typical comedy.
The film seeks distribution at Sundance and aims for broad audience engagement and financial success.