Iliza Shlesinger

Iliza Shlesinger stars in and wrote Chasing Summer, a comedy premiering at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where she returns to her Texas hometown for unexpected romance. Teaming with director Josephine Decker, the film emphasizes sex scenes crafted through a female gaze and supported by intimacy coordinators. Shlesinger aimed to create an elevated comedy that balances humor with emotional depth.