Saving Ava

Saving Ava (2026)

ComedyAdventureDramaMystery

A road trip comedy where six teenagers set out on a cross-country journey through the Midwest to find their missing friend. As the miles pass, old tensions from the turbulent transition between high school and college resurface. Somewhere in between growing up and settling down, a backdrop of summer crickets, endless blue skies, and open roads, they confront their memories and missteps that shaped their drifting friendships.

Director: Maximus Peeples

Casts

	Jayla Austin-Duarte as Ava Jackson
	Molly Higgins as Molly Lancaster
	AJ Wilson as George Lancaster
	Joe Peres Berti as Angelo Rodriguez
	Liv Marentette as Ruby Leymon
	Devin McDuffy as Derik Cosh
	Isabella Aranda as Mia Aldrich
	Quinn Larkin as Tina Stewart
	Greg Brandenburg as Randy Brando
	Jason Amburgey as Leonard Baker
	Gabriel Fries as Officer Toby
	Ray Graham as Mr. Ritter
	Yolanda Dunderdale as Barbara the Bartender
	Beverly Kristy as Boring Police Officer
	Alice Karp as Woman on Plane
	Ana Mercado as Akimi
	Joseph Woodruff as Earnie
	Clark Chapman as Bert
	Patrick Rosemark as Milk Drinker 1
	Sam Peeples as Milk Drinker 2
	Andy Morris as Piano Player
	Riley Davidoff as Talent Show Announcer
	Virginie Akli as Young Ava
	Ellie Gullo as Young Molly
	Emrys Young as Young Derik
	Aria Basilone-Smith as Young Ruby
	Braedyn S. Hale as Young George
	Ashton S. Hale as Young Angelo
	Lydia Levesque as Young Mia
	Jonathon Zapf as Nick 'Leather Jacket' Monroe
	Sümeyye Akgün as Cici Sugarmaple
	William Peeples as Pilot
	Heath Goodall as Mia's Uncle

Crew