You Jump, I Jump

You Jump, I Jump (2026)



10.0 2026 15 min United States of America

Director: Riley Petrocco

Cast: Perris Campbell, Natalia Torres, Adi Leist, Lenora Freeman, Kaveh Naficy

Comedy
Margot tries to survive high school alongside her high-strung best friend Lyla, but her deepening bond with Tate begins to shake their world apart. In a single chaotic night filled with risky challenges and raw confessions, her efforts to hold everything together fall apart, pushing the trio to confront uncomfortable realities they can no longer avoid.

More About This Film

You Jump, I Jump is a 2026 coming-of-age short from Cal Poly's Mustang Film Society. The story follows a group of teenagers who get their first taste of independence after being left without adult supervision, using a single night to explore friendships and the dynamics within the group.

The film was written and directed by Reagan Bones and Riley Petrocco, whose own experiences as young teenagers helped inspire the story. It was produced entirely through Cal Poly's student filmmaking community and premiered at the 2026 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

  • Reagan Bones and Riley Petrocco co-directed the film.
  • The production was created by Cal Poly's Mustang Film Society.
  • It premiered at the 2026 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.
  • The filmmakers drew inspiration from their own teenage experiences and emotions.
  • It was the third Mustang Film Society short selected by the festival.

Where to Watch

You Jump, I Jump has primarily circulated through student-film festivals and university screening programs.