The Travel Companion

The Travel Companion is a comedy-drama about Simon, a documentary filmmaker who relies on free flights provided by his roommate and best friend, Bruce, an airline employee. Simon uses these trips to gather footage for his projects, but his stability is threatened when Bruce begins dating Beatrice, another filmmaker who has achieved more success. As the relationship between Bruce and Beatrice develops, Simon becomes obsessed with maintaining his status as a travel companion, leading to escalating tension and a struggle to adapt to the changing friendship.

The film was directed by Travis Wood and Alex Mallis, who also served as producers and co-wrote the screenplay alongside Weston Auburn. The main cast features Tristan Turner as Simon, Anthony Oberbeck as Bruce, and Naomi Asa as Beatrice, with supporting roles played by Joanna Arnow, Brit Fryer, and Steven Phillips-Horst. Produced in the United States, the project involved production companies tinygiant, Art School Athletics, Meerkat Media Collective, and BRIC Arts Media House. The movie has a runtime of 91 minutes and was released on April 10, 2026.