The Travel Companion Screening

The Travel Companion — Screening & Conversation

Join us for a special screening of The Travel Companion, a sharp, darkly comedic narrative feature that made its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival 2025 in the U.S. Narrative Competition.

Directed by Travis Wood and Alex Mallis, the film follows Simon, a struggling documentary filmmaker navigating ambition, friendship, and ego in New York City. Living off the travel perks of his best friend Bruce, Simon’s world begins to unravel when a rising filmmaker, Beatrice, enters the picture—forcing him to confront both his creative stagnation and the fragility of his relationships.

What unfolds is a painfully funny and honest portrait of artistic insecurity, modern ambition, and the quiet tension between loyalty and self-interest. With standout performances from Tristan Turner, Anthony Oberbeck, and Naomi Asa, the film blends deadpan humor with emotional depth in a way that lingers long after the credits roll.

Following the screening, stay for a conversation reflecting on the themes of creativity, comparison, and what it really means to “make it.”