The OC Effect-Surf/Skate Business Evolution

2025 Official Selection: Feature Film – Documentary

The OC Effect charts the surf and skate culture’s rise from rebellious Orange County roots to a global, billion‑dollar industry. Through rare footage and insider voices, it asks whether the culture’s authentic spirit can endure corporate takeovers, globalization, and shifting values as a new generation drives sustainability and innovation.

Director(s): Terry Corwin, Scott Hays
Producer(s): Terry Corwin, Scott Hays

Country: United States

From rebellious roots to a billion-dollar lifestyle – the untold story of surf and skate culture’s global rise.

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