Narrative Film & Branded Narrative Production

Dear Summer was founded on a love of narrative filmmaking. We produce short films, branded narrative content, and scripted projects with full cinematic production value — from casting and location scouting through post-production and delivery — for brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers in DC, NYC, and beyond.

Narrative content is increasingly how organizations connect with audiences who are tired of traditional marketing. A well-produced narrative film builds emotional connection in ways conventional corporate video simply cannot.

We bring a filmmaker's eye to every project, whether it's a two-minute branded story or a longer-form narrative piece. Our capabilities include script development, storyboarding, casting, crew management, on-location and studio production, professional lighting and sound, and full post-production including editing, color grading, VFX, sound design, and original score.

We work with brands, agencies, and production partners who want to tell stories that feel like films, not advertisements. If you have a script, a concept, or just an idea you want to explore, Dear Summer has the production infrastructure and creative vision to bring it to life.

What's Included

  • Script development and storyboarding
  • Casting and crew management
  • On-location and studio production
  • Professional lighting, grip, and sound
  • Cinema-grade camera packages (Sony FX, Cine primes)
  • Editing, color grading, VFX, and sound design
  • Original score commissioning when needed
  • Festival-ready masters and distribution-ready deliverables

Who It's For

  • Brands telling story-driven branded narratives
  • Independent directors and producers
  • Agencies producing scripted commercial work
  • Streaming and digital content publishers
  • Filmmakers needing a production company partner

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