Purple Summer
May 15, 2026 · 14m
Director
Mason GrandeOverview
Connell Byrne, an idealistic coal miner who sees the way the world could be, wants nothing more than to leave his small Appalachian hometown with his best friend Lee. However, Lee sees the way the world is, and there’s one obstacle that stands between them.
Cast of Purple Summer
Crew of Purple Summer
Mason GrandeWriter, Director, Colorist- An DuongProducer, Craft Service
- Donovan GomezDirector of Photography
- Kassidy ThackerGaffer, Editor
- Savannah LondoProduction Design, Sound Editor
Naomi MukaiFirst Assistant Director- Stefanie OlivanSecond Assistant Director
- Jada HoggScript Supervisor
- Parker Vanden HoekAssistant Camera, Gaffer
- Ellie HoffeyAssistant Camera
- Ethan CisnerosGaffer, Best Boy Electric, Boom Operator
- Sebastian Alcantar-LopezProduction Assistant
- Anthony De VeraProduction Assistant
- Adolfo Alanis CruzGrip
- Evelyn HenryProduction Assistant
- Joaquin FamularcanoProduction Assistant
- Azzael CerdaSound Recordist
- Jeremy StossSound Recordist
- Bryan Buitrago ZelayaArt Department Production Assistant
- Blaise RussoProduction Assistant
About Purple Summer
What is Purple Summer about?
Connell Byrne, an idealistic coal miner who sees the way the world could be, wants nothing more than to leave his small Appalachian hometown with his best friend Lee. However, Lee sees the way the world is, and there’s one obstacle that stands between them.
When was Purple Summer released?
Purple Summer was released on May 15, 2026.
How long is Purple Summer?
Purple Summer runs 14 minutes.
Who directed Purple Summer?
Purple Summer was directed by Mason Grande.
Who is in the cast of Purple Summer?
The cast of Purple Summer includes Robert Page (Lee), Ezraa Adlie (Connell), Jane Major (Jean), Jane Pietruszka (Darlene) and Nijesh Gupta (Hugh).