Off Rip

For a young filmmaker to write, direct, edit and star in his own film at such a young age with a small budget is an incredible feat. Jadon Cal is a promising talent and filmmaker.

This film has loads of heart and some great performances. I believe the actor who played Brent, David Hamzik, is a future great. Every scene he is in is so alive. You can't take your eyes off him.

You can't help but feel for the main character, Chris, who seems to be living in a deteriorating world. He is losing people to drugs, but his love for skim boarding and protecting his little brother gives him purpose.

The film does a great job settling into itself and transporting you to this little Florida town.

Phenomenal film! I can't remember watching a film recently that has made me feel as much as I have watching this. I loved the story, and the visuals were amazing! Literally felt like I was in the world with the characters! So glad to see personal stories being told with beautiful lessons on life, love, and family, without it being sugarcoated but showing the real struggles and pressures people are going through. Such an amazing job by the cast and crew! The chemistry was incredible and the acting was superb! The film finished and I wanted to see more of these characters! Maybe a show? 👀! But I love it all together. Phenomenal job by everyone involved!

This film takes turns where you don't expect while simultaneously introducing you to a new art - skim! Where most sports dramas follow the tried and true path of commercial sports like football, tennis and golf - Off Rip takes a bold step of faith highlighting the niche' sport and culture of Skim Boarding. The story eases you into the Floridian culture and you witness fantastic and gritty performances throughout the entire cast.

An encapsulating experience that shows the real struggles faced when striving for your dreams while 'life' come at you from all different angles and it's hard to make sense of. Beautifully cast, written, shot, and produced. The team should be proud of this piece!

Review - 10 Stars This film is a gritty, heartfelt triumph. Centered on a young skim-boarder carrying the weight of his broken home, the story dives deep into themes of survival, loyalty, and identity. It's raw and emotional, capturing the struggle to become the man his family has always needed.

The lead gives a standout performance-vulnerable, determined, and incredibly real. His connection with the actress playing his mother is powerful and grounding, while the supporting cast brings authenticity and layers that elevate every scene.

The cinematography plays a major role in pushing this film across the finish line. Every shot feels purposeful-capturing both the beauty of the coastline and the weight of the character's world. It draws you in, makes you feel what the characters are feeling, and keeps the emotional current flowing from start to finish.

This team-cast and crew-showed up with heart, vision, and grit. And what they created isn't just a film-it's a story that sticks with you. 10 stars.

'Off Rip' provides a feeling of nostalgia for old surf films as well as 'better, simpler' days.

For Jadon Cals directorial debut, this is a solid piece of filmmaking filled with heart. You can tell Jadon took 'write what you know' and ran with it. You can feel the specificity of Floridian culture.

As a beach kid myself, growing up on the beaches of California, I related to this film on a whole other level but I don't think you have to be a beach native to relate to the themes of family woven into this film.

If you're looking for a great summer film to watch with your friends after a day at the beach, check out 'Off Rip'