Casey Affleck stepped onto the Venice Film Festival red carpet with his 22-year-old son, Indiana, as the father-son duo celebrated the premiere of Company, the actor’s latest directorial project. The appearance offered a rare public moment for the Afflecks, who have worked together on the gothic mystery film.
Casey Affleck and his eldest son, Indiana, made a rare joint appearance at the Venice Film Festival this week, attending the premiere of Company, a new film directed by the Oscar-winning actor.
The father and son walked the red carpet at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Tuesday, September 8, where Company was presented as part of the festival’s 2026 program. Indiana, 22, has a role in the film, marking another step into the entertainment industry for Casey’s eldest child.
The project is particularly personal for Affleck because his younger son, 18-year-old Atticus, also appears in the movie. Although Atticus was not at the Venice premiere, both brothers became part of their father’s filmmaking process.
Casey Affleck Directed Both of His Sons in Company
Company represents Casey Affleck’s third feature as a director. Before the new gothic mystery, he directed the 2010 mockumentary I’m Still Here and the 2019 drama Light of My Life.
The film was written by Affleck and Ron Hansen and brings together an ensemble cast that includes Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn, Adelaide Clemens, Scoot McNairy, Emily Alyn Lind and Caylee Cowan.
For Affleck, however, directing the movie was about more than assembling an established cast. His sons became part of the production, giving him an opportunity to work alongside them professionally.
Speaking during a press conference in Venice, Affleck described directing Indiana and Atticus as one of the most rewarding professional experiences of his career.
He explained that both boys had grown up around the entertainment business and had developed an understanding of filmmaking from an early age. Affleck also connected that experience with his own childhood, noting that his father had worked in theater.
The actor-director said the interest in performing and filmmaking seemed to have been passed down through the family, making his sons’ involvement in Company feel natural rather than forced.
Indiana Stayed With the Production Beyond His Acting Role
According to Affleck, casting his sons developed in a relatively straightforward way.
While working through the screenplay at home, he had Indiana and Atticus read for the younger characters. Their performances impressed him, and the opportunity eventually became part of the production.
The two brothers were available at different times because of their school schedules. Atticus was able to participate during a school break, while Indiana remained with the production throughout the shoot.
Affleck said Indiana did more than perform in front of the camera. The 22-year-old also worked with other production departments, helping with practical tasks on set.
That included carrying equipment, moving light stands and even shoveling snow during the production.
For Affleck, having his sons involved in the demanding day-to-day reality of filmmaking made the experience especially memorable.
He said the opportunity to work with his children every day was something he would gladly repeat.
What Is Company About?
The film combines multiple stories and time periods within a dark, atmospheric mystery.
According to the film’s official synopsis, the story begins when a woman arrives unexpectedly at a holiday gathering in 1975. She begins recounting the story of Tom, an aging hermit who rescues a stranded actress during a Colorado blizzard in 1953.
The actress, in turn, tells another story involving a farming couple who take someone into their home while violence and murder spread through the surrounding area.
As the narratives move between generations, the film explores themes including grief, revenge, forgiveness and compassion.
The interconnected structure gives Company a gothic quality while allowing the film to examine how trauma and human choices can echo across different generations.
Ben Affleck Supports His Brother and Nephew
Casey Affleck’s older brother, Ben Affleck, was also present at the Venice premiere.
His appearance added another family connection to an already personal night for Casey and his sons. Ben has maintained a long professional relationship with his younger brother, and the pair have previously collaborated in front of and behind the camera.
Ben’s presence at the Company premiere also gave the event an additional Affleck family dimension, with the Hollywood actor showing his support for Casey’s latest directorial effort and for his nephew Indiana.
A New Chapter for Indiana Affleck
Indiana’s appearance at Venice is notable not simply because he accompanied his famous father, but because Company places him directly within a professional film production.
At 22, he is beginning to establish his own connection to the industry while working alongside a parent with decades of experience in Hollywood.
The production also gave Indiana exposure to filmmaking beyond acting. His involvement with other departments illustrates the practical, collaborative nature of making a feature film and provides a glimpse into the working environment behind the finished movie.
For Casey Affleck, meanwhile, Company became an unusual combination of professional ambition and family experience.
The director has now completed three feature films behind the camera, but his latest project carries a personal distinction: two of the people working alongside him were his own sons.
Company Brings the Affleck Family Together in Venice
The Venice appearance therefore represented more than another festival red carpet.
Casey Affleck arrived to present a film he directed and co-wrote, while Indiana attended as a member of the cast. Atticus, although absent from the premiere, also contributed to the project.
With Ben Affleck attending to support them, the premiere became a rare public gathering for several members of the Affleck family around a single film.
Company now enters the spotlight with an established cast, a distinctive multi-generational mystery and an unusually personal connection to its director. For Casey Affleck, the film’s significance appears to extend beyond its festival debut: it gave him the chance to share the filmmaking experience with his sons and watch them participate in the craft he has pursued throughout his career.
