INERTIA
Still from INERTIA: a woman on a dark couch drinks straight from a wine bottle in the light of a bright window.

Press and festivals

INERTIA press and festivals

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  • WinnerBest FilmAustin Spotlight Film Festival, 2026
  • WinnerNarrative FeatureAustin International Film Festival, 2026
  • PremiereSan AntonioTo a ticketed audience, with a cast and crew Q and A

01Logline and synopsis

Logline

INERTIA is a psychological thriller about a young man who discovers the truth about his father, and the choice he has to make so the cycle stops with him.

Synopsis

Oliver is a haunted man trying to outrun visions of his past. When he discovers the identity of his father, he is forced to confront the harsh reality of where he comes from, and the terrifying trajectory of where he could be heading.

02The facts

The facts

Title
INERTIA, always in capitals
Genre
Psychological thriller
Writer and director
Jackson Kibby, first feature
Cast
Drae Stockton as Oliver, Marvin Ritchie as Troy Valentino, Gloria Bueno as Oliver's Mom, Brian Billica as Studio Owner, Susan Wilder as Therapist
Cinematography and color
Christian Stryder
Awards
Winner, Best Film, Austin Spotlight Film Festival, September 2026. Winner, Narrative Feature, Austin International Film Festival, April 2026.
Premiere
San Antonio, March 25, 2026, to a ticketed audience, with a cast and crew Q and A.
Production companies
Stryde Studios and Simply Rosy Productions
Country and language
USA, English
Made in
San Antonio, Texas, with local cast and crew
Running time
60 minute festival cut. The extended cut, about 80 minutes, is targeting delivery in the second quarter of 2027.
Where it stands
We're finishing INERTIA as a full length feature, and raising $35,000 to shoot the new scenes this winter with our original cast. Support the film

Please use the festivals' full names. The Austin International Film Festival is a different event from the Austin Film Festival.

03Trailer

Trailer

Still from INERTIA: two people stand facing each other in tall grass on a hilltop, one in a hooded sweatshirt and one in a brimmed hat and jacket, a hazy valley behind them.Watch the trailer

Link: https://vimeo.com/1152057319/593544a83e

04Stills

Stills

Still from INERTIA: an old television set shows a bald man in a navy suit holding a microphone in front of a bright pink stage screen, with chevron curtains behind the set.M003, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a flamingo print shirt leans on a mixing console beside an empty leather chair while a long haired man in a beanie sits to the right.M011, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt looks down, soft blue haze filling the left side of the frame.R17, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a low view of a littered floor in warm sunlight, with the legs of a person in dark trousers, a teal cassette case and a loose black cable.R02, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in silhouette sits at a desk facing an open laptop, sunlight glowing through blinds and orange curtains, a box fan at the right.M033, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a close view of a man in a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses holding a lit cigarette to his mouth, a gold ring on his finger.R04, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a bearded man in a blue jacket is seen in profile with an open smile, lit from the side against a black background.M085, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a woman with blonde hair and smudged eye makeup lies on her side against mustard colored fabric, a pink feathered coat around her.R06, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a blurred figure in a wide brimmed hat stands in the right foreground facing a distant city skyline with a tall observation tower, green treetops and power lines between them.M044, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a shirtless man seen from behind faces a corkboard covered in newspaper clippings, notes, photos and a map linked with red string.R07, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in headphones and a gray hooded sweatshirt plays an acoustic guitar into a studio microphone, seen through the glass of a booth door framed by darkness.M048, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a white wide brimmed hat, tinted glasses and a black leather jacket plays a grand piano in front of a wall of horizontal wood slats.M052, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a close view of a man wearing headphones looking down, with a blurred figure in a white hat behind him.R08, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a person in a dark hooded jacket crouches on a curb at night beneath a brightly lit parking garage while another person walks in the distance past painted murals.M054, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a close view of a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt in profile, the shadow of a ceiling fan on the wall behind him.R10, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a close view of a person in a gray hooded sweatshirt in front of a plywood board with graffiti, looking off to the right.M070, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a dark hooded jacket leans his forehead against the wall beside a door in harsh light, his shadow cast on the wall.R11, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a hooded figure in silhouette walks along the crest of a grassy hill under heavy clouds.M072, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a light fedora, sunglasses and a black leather jacket smokes a cigarette on a city street at night.R18, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt with a tear on his cheek stands before a red door framed in white.M083, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: seen from behind, a man in a dark hooded sweatshirt and a woman with long dark hair resting her head on his shoulder look out over trees and a distant city from a railing.M097, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man on a dark couch holds a baby on his lap while a woman curls up against his shoulder, a table lamp glowing beside them.M100, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a man in a hooded sweatshirt and a woman with long hair stand face to face in silhouette in front of sheer curtains lit by a bright window.M098, open full size in a new tabStill from INERTIA: a woman with long blonde hair and a gray blazer tilts her head in a room with a plant and a framed picture behind her.M102, open full size in a new tab

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05Press contact

Press contact

inertiathefilm2026@gmail.com

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