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Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary

Synopsis

San Diego-based, Grammy-award-winning rock band Switchfoot gave four local teen filmmakers behind-the-scenes access to their 10th annual Bro-Am surf contest and concert, which has raised more than a million dollars for San Diego underprivileged teens. The Canyon Crest Academy student filmmakers who created this documentary attend the same public school district where members of Switchfoot grew up and developed their love for music, surf, and beach culture. A production of the school program CCA-TV and Envision Cinema, this short film focuses on the band members' desire to give back to the community that invested in them when they were teens.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Digital Streaming Debut

October 14, 2014

VOD & Digital Platforms

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Snyder, Brandon Chase, John De Vito, Evan Stefanko
Screenplay & Story
John De Vito, Evan Stefanko, Nick Snyder
Original Title
Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Snyder, Brandon Chase, John De Vito, Evan Stefanko

Screenplay & Story

John De Vito, Evan Stefanko, Nick Snyder

Director of Photography

Brandon Chase, John De Vito

Film Editing

Nick Snyder, John De Vito, Brandon Chase

Producers

Destin Daniel Cretton, Brad Kester, Mark Raines

Department Leadership Roster

John De Vito

Writer

Brandon Chase

Director of Photography

John De Vito

Director of Photography

Destin Daniel Cretton

Destin Daniel Cretton

Producer

Nick Snyder

Editor

Nick Snyder

Director

Evan Stefanko

Writer

Brandon Chase

Director

John De Vito

Director

John De Vito

Editor

Evan Stefanko

Director

Nick Snyder

Writer

Brandon Chase

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary about?

San Diego-based, Grammy-award-winning rock band Switchfoot gave four local teen filmmakers behind-the-scenes access to their 10th annual Bro-Am surf contest and concert, which has raised more than a million dollars for San Diego underprivileged teens. The Canyon Crest Academy student filmmakers who created this documentary attend the same public school district where members of Switchfoot grew up and developed their love for music, surf, and beach culture. A production of the school program CCA-TV and Envision Cinema, this short film focuses on the band members' desire to give back to the community that invested in them when they were teens.

Who directed Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary?

Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary was directed by Nick Snyder, Brandon Chase, John De Vito, Evan Stefanko.

Who stars in Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary?

The principal cast of Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary includes Chad Butler, Jerome Fontamillas, Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman.

When was Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary released and how long is it?

Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 4m.