Surf's Up is a 2007 American animated mockumentary comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. It was directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck from a screenplay they co-wrote with Don Rhymer and producer Chris Jenkins, based on a story by Jenkins and Christian Darren. The film stars the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, and James Woods. It is a parody of surfing documentaries, such as The Endless

😅 Interesting fact: Surf’s Up (2007) stood out by presenting itself like a mockumentary, using shaky cameras, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage instead of a traditional animated style. That made it feel more like a real sports documentary than a kids’ movie. That creative choice is why the film feels so chill and authentic. Beneath the surfing and humor, Surf’s Up is really about pressure, ego, and finding your own path—making it one of the most unexpectedly mature animated movies of it