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Inky

Inky is a documentary about a former Hollywood Screenwriter and the filmmaker who’s been collaborating with him from a distance for over a decade. Their connection spans old scripts, long calls, and a TikTok account that unexpectedly reached 45,000 followers. But behind the online persona lies a buried past—one full of untold stories. As the two finally meet in person, the film becomes a meditation on trust, legacy and the parasocial dynamic of being a TikTok influencer.

  • Julius Olivas
    Director
  • Jeff Plotnick
    Producer
  • Enrique Guzman
    Co-Producer
  • Neal Gumpel
    Key Cast
    "Inky"
  • Jace James
    Score
  • Kristian Rochester
    Producer
  • Rachel Thibodeau
    Original Song
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy, True, True Story, Slice of life
  • Completion Date:
    July 29, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    17,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Julius Olivas

Born Julius Austin Olivas, he has worked on short films since his early youth; the most notable being "Manos Que Nos Hicieron (2018)" and "33 Greenland Drive (2019)" which was produced by Warner Bros. while he attended USC’s directors program. The film was advertised in the local paper, raising awareness to the cause. The article caught the eye of film director Bruce Thierry Cheung, who later would hire Julius to be a Production Assistant for Please Don't Come Back from the Moon (2016) and Future World (2018).

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Director Statement

Inky (2025) is by far my most personal work. Letting the audience into my perspective of Neal and his stories. Thank you again for watching!