The Best Summer
| The Best Summer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tamra Davis |
| Produced by | Tamra Davis Shelby Meade |
| Cinematography | Tamra Davis |
| Edited by | Jessica Hernandez |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Countries | United States Australia Indonesia Thailand |
| Language | English |
The Best Summer is a 2026 documentary film directed and produced by Tamra Davis, with Shelby Meade as producer.[1][2] It had its world premiere in the Midnight section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[1][2]
Premise
Using immersive point-of-view footage, the film presents performances and backstage material featuring bands including the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, Foo Fighters, Pavement, Rancid, Beck, The Amps, and Bikini Kill, documenting a 1995 Australian indie music festival tour, Summersault.[1][2][3]
Release
The Best Summer premiered in Sundance's Midnight section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.[1][2]
Production
The film is assembled from videotapes Davis shot in 1995 and later rediscovered in January 2025 while evacuating from the Palisades fires.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b c d "2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils 97 Projects Selected for the Feature Film and Episodic Program". Sundance Institute. December 10, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "The Best Summer". 2026 Sundance Film Festival (Eventive). Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (December 10, 2025). "Charli XCX's 'The Moment,' Courtney Love Documentary to Premiere at Sundance 2026". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ "The Best Summer". Labocine. Retrieved December 30, 2025.