Documentary Short
Surfing With Sugar
Directed by 
Kelly Noecker
AFIN 2019 Semi-Finalist
- 2019
- 7m
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USA - English
Stills
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Credits
Produced by
Starring
- Ryan Rustan
- Sugar
Synopsis
Meet Ryan Rustan and his canine companion Sugar the surfing dog. Ryan grew up in Huntington Beach and comes from a long line of surfers. From an early age he hung out at the pier and got into a rough crowd of hardcore surf rats, leading to a troubled life as a young man. His path to healing came in an unlikely form: meeting and rescuing a street dog (and future surfing partner), Sugar. The two have since become local legends, inspiring visitors and locals with their abilities in the waves and their special relationship.
Placings
Recognised in this category at AFIN 2019, as announced that season.
- Best Documentary Short Subject Semi-Finalist