The Sons of Summer
a Producing/Directing Trio
These guys aren’t only the best collaborators on the planet but also very close friends. I feel extremely lucky to make movies with you both.
Sons of Summer is proud to share that TENANCY has recieved 7 award nominations across the entire Oceanside International Film Festival.
Best Narrative Short Film
Best Direction
Best Leading Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Best Screenplay
Best Art Direction
Best Original Score
These nominations belong to our amazing cast and crew and the skilled artists who brought this world to life with heart, precision, and trust.
We are excited to share it on the big screen this Friday February 27th at 6:30pm
More soon on the making of TENANCY. 🎬✨
We are excited to announce that Tenancy is officially screening at the Oceanside International Film Festival and has received 7 award nominations:
• Best Narrative Short Film • Best Direction • Best Leading Actor • Best Supporting Actor • Best Screenplay • Best Art Direction • Best Original Score
This film exists because of an extraordinary cast and crew who poured themselves into every frame.
Our actors brought vulnerability and intensity to a story that demands both. Every long night. Every pivot. Every last-minute solve. It’s all up there on screen.
And we honestly can’t wait to experience this with an audience in a theater. There’s nothing like hearing the room react in real time.
More soon on how we made TENANCY — the process, the challenges, and the team behind it all. 👀🎥
Proud of this one. Proud of this crew.
See you at the screening. ✨
Scratcher (2025) The Director’s Cut
Directed by The @sonsofsummerla
Me, @stevenkiefer & @mikkelaranas are so proud of this fun little project that we made for @agbofilms No Sleep Til Film Fest.
We were honored with the 1st Place Prize and couldn’t be more thrilled!
@haveagreatjae crystalleeactress both brought captivating and nuanced performances that made the whole project work.
Color by @theqazman
Enjoy “Scratcher”
The wait is over! We can’t wait to share our newest project, Beast Of The Pacific. 🎥✨ Experience the story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Screening event Dec. 5th and YOU’RE INVITED! RSVP link in the bio!
Beast Of The Pacific
A Sons Of Summer Film
Written by: @directedbytony & @reidemmons
Directed by: @mikkelaranas
Screening event, December 5th. RSVP in bio ☀️✨🎉
Join us this Thursday - Jan. 18 at @givehopestudios - for the debut of Tenancy, an SOS Original Film. Art + Music + Panel Discussion about the film and what it takes to stay mentally healthy while working in an industry that demands so much. RSVP link in the bio! Hope to see you there!