Anthony Oberbeck

The Travel Companion is the story of a man who pushes back against change so vehemently he knocks himself over, hopefully, to fall into a revelation. It’s also hilarious to watch unfold because that man, Simon (Tristan Turner), reacts to his best friend’s new girlfriend with such over-the-top shenanigans that you can’t help but giggle while you cringe. The film was inspired by the filmmakers, Travis Wood and Alex Mallis’ experiences navigating friendships and relationships during rapidly changing lives, making the film both relatable and grounded in honest emotional chaos. With a quietly hilarious script full of truly embarrassing behavior, The Travel Companion is a peek into a filmmaker’s life and how true inspiration often comes from boundaries.