Jumpstart
“After having her free-ride finally expire, Billie chokes on a healthy dose of reality when she discovers that finding a real job takes real experience.”
Synopsis
Jumpstart follows 26-year-old Virginia ‘Billie’ Walton as she chokes on a healthy dose of reality. Trading her mother’s opulent lifestyle for a beaten-up Toyota, Billie hits the road with nothing but her car, cigarettes, and absolutely zero life skills. But when basin-bathing at gas stations loses its charm, Billie has to face her worst nightmare - finding a job. Armed with nothing but her silver tongue, can Billie talk her way into employment before her luck runs out?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jumpstart Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shown privately at AUT Flavourz Film Festival.
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Holly Pretorius
- Screenplay & Story
- Holly Pretorius
- Original Title
- Jumpstart
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $1K
- Production Studios
- Auckland University of Technology
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Holly Pretorius
Holly Pretorius
Holly Pretorius
Talia Gilbertson
Department Leadership Roster
Holly Pretorius
Director
Talia Gilbertson
Producer
Holly Pretorius
Editor
Holly Pretorius
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jumpstart
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What is Jumpstart about?
Jumpstart follows 26-year-old Virginia ‘Billie’ Walton as she chokes on a healthy dose of reality. Trading her mother’s opulent lifestyle for a beaten-up Toyota, Billie hits the road with nothing but her car, cigarettes, and absolutely zero life skills. But when basin-bathing at gas stations loses its charm, Billie has to face her worst nightmare - finding a job. Armed with nothing but her silver tongue, can Billie talk her way into employment before her luck runs out?
Who directed Jumpstart?
Jumpstart was directed by Holly Pretorius.
Who stars in Jumpstart?
The principal cast of Jumpstart includes Eleanor Squires, Kat Hawkes, Victoria Revell, Karen Scott, Athena Preston.
When was Jumpstart released and how long is it?
Jumpstart was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.