

Maya and the Wave
“Dare to dream”
Synopsis
After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-28
Top Cast
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Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephanie Johnes
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephanie Johnes, Jordana Berg
- Original Score
- Jon Cooper
- Original Title
- Maya and the Wave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 30WEST, Foothill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephanie Johnes
Stephanie Johnes, Jordana Berg
Jon Cooper
Jordana Berg, Shannon Kennedy
Alexandra Johnes, Julian Cautherley, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Stephanie Johnes, Jena King
Department Leadership Roster
Jordana Berg
Editor
Shannon Kennedy
Editor
Stephanie Johnes
Director
Stephanie Johnes
Producer
Stephanie Johnes
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maya and the Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maya and the Wave about?
After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.
Who directed Maya and the Wave?
Maya and the Wave was directed by Stephanie Johnes.
Who stars in Maya and the Wave?
The principal cast of Maya and the Wave includes Maya Gabeira, Fernando Gabeira, Yamê Reis, Carlos Burle, Ross Clarke-Jones.
When was Maya and the Wave released and how long is it?
Maya and the Wave was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Maya and the Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maya and the Wave was composed by Jon Cooper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maya and the Wave?
Maya and the Wave holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).

















