Surf School (2006)

Director:

Joel Silverman

Writer (WGA):

Joel Silverman (written by)

Genre:

Comedy | Sport

Tagline:

This summer get wet!

Plot:

A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest...

Plot Keywords:

Surfing | High School | Costa Rica | Beach | Hippie

Cast

Corey Sevier	...	Jordan
Laura Bell Bundy	...	Doris
Sisqó	...	Mo
Lee Norris	...	Larry
Miko Hughes	...	Taz
Harland Williams	...	Rip
Taylor Negron	...	Boris
Diane Delano	...	Tillie
Ryan Carnes	...	Tyler
Matt T. Baker	...	Stoop
Cam Powell	...	Roach
Angie Ruiz	...	Mariana
Eriko Tamura	...	Chika
Lin Shaye	...	Larry's Mom
Beverly Leech	...	Jordan's Mom
Chad Amsel	...	Fernando
Cheryl Francis Harrington	...	Mofika (as Cheryl Harrington)
Annika Svedman	...	Helga
Aubrie Lemon	...	Belga (as Aubrey Lemon)
Rikke Juhll Moegelhoej	...	Selga
Ellen Hollman	...	Megan
Renee Talbert	...	Darbie
Brenton 'Pooder' Aikin	...	Boy in Customs
Rachel Jennings	...	Girl in Customs
Brent Aikin	...	Father in Customs
Hilary Momberger	...	Mother in Customs
Allison Shultz	...	Ghost Babe
Andrea Olas	...	Berthita
Rus Gutin	...	Surf Announcer
Zephyr Robb	...	Surf Girl
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Anika Knudsen	...	Swede (uncredited)

Directed by
Joel Silverman

Writing credits (WGA)
Joel Silverman		(written by)

Produced by
Jeff Amsel	....	associate producer
Juan Feldman	....	producer
Susan Jackson	....	executive producer
Christian T. Martin	....	associate producer
Doyle McCurley	....	executive producer
Christopher T. McGrath	....	executive producer
Laura Nativo	....	executive producer
Taylor Negron	....	co-producer
J.C. Playford	....	associate producer
Joel Silverman	....	producer
Mark Terbeck	....	executive producer

Cinematography by
Arturo Smith

Film Editing by
Michael Alberts

Casting by
Monica Swann

Production Design by
Emily Elzer
Bryce Perrin

Set Decoration by
Brian J. Garland

Costume Design by
Alycia Belle

Makeup Department
Celeste Randall	....	makeup artist
Erica Schmidt	....	key makeup artist
Juliet Silva	....	co-key makeup artist

Production Management
Brian J. Garland	....	production supervisor
Katie Tharp	....	unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Chad Amsel	....	second assistant director
Juan Feldman	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Mike Horn	....	set dresser

Sound Department
Kyle Billingsley	....	dialogue editor
Marcus Ricaud	....	sound
David Stark	....	boom operator (as Dave Stark)
Kurt Thum	....	sound effects editor
Garrard Whatley	....	supervising sound editor

Visual Effects by
Mike Ocoboc	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
David Sanderson	....	stunt surfer

Camera and Electrical Department
Jefferey Clark	....	steadicam & camera operator
Jesse Feldman	....	first assistant camera: re-shoots
Denny Kortze	....	second assistant camera
Richard Paisley	....	gaffer
Chuck Whelan	....	key assistant camera
Robert Zullo	....	key grip

Casting Department
J.C. Playford	....	extras casting

Music Department
Laura Nativo	....	music supervisor

Other crew
David Barba	....	production assistant
April Betts	....	production assistant
Tony Boldi	....	contributing music producer
Emily Elzer	....	production assistant
Melissa Kaye	....	production assistant
Melody Mayer	....	production assistant
Melody Mayer	....	production coordinator
Hilary Momberger	....	script supervisor

Production Companies

• Surf School LLC

Distributors

• Slow Hand Releasing (2006) (USA) (theatrical)
• American World Pictures (AWP) (2006) (non-USA) (all media)
• CDK Entertainment (2007) (Greece) (all media)
• Eagle Films (2006) (non-USA) (all media) (Middle East)
• Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (2006) (USA) (DVD)
• Slowhand Cinema Releasing
• Sunfilm Entertainment (2008) (Germany) (DVD)
• Universal Pictures Finland Oy (2007) (Finland) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Film Emporium Insurance Services  insurance

Also Known As:

MPAA:

Rated R for sex-related humor/dialogue and brief partial nudity

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:MA | USA:R | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

Costa Rica

Company:

Surf School LLC

Trivia:

Haylie Duff was originally signed on for a role, but dropped out shortly before production began.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Obvious stunt double when Taz is surfing.

Quotes:

Fernando:Will Laguna Beach "A" hang for a second straight title? Will they look sexy doing it? Will Batman escape the clutches of the Penguin and run off with his crazy boyfriend Robin? I don't know. We'll just have to see the answer tomorrow.

Movie Connections:

References 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Soundtrack:

Get Together

About as much fun as being punched repeatedly in the groin.

Surf School is without question one of the worst movies I've ever had the misfortune to watch. It's dull, predictable, poorly conceived and painfully unfunny. The characters are paper thin and the plot lurches awkwardly from one yawn-inducing scene to the next. There is not a single original or entertaining moment in the entire 85 or so minutes. This film tries to position itself as a comedy in the vein of American Pie but whilst that movie (and it's first sequel) succeeded at being both entertaining and engaging Surf School fails spectacularly on both counts.

This movie should not be watched by anyone ever.

As a side note I find it interesting that the people who have left comments raving about how great this movie is have never commented on any other films. Draw from that your own conclusions.