Shelter
A sun-drenched, tender romance capturing the hazy warmth of a California summer. It explores the delicate balance between familial duty and the courage to chase one's own dreams through the metaphor of surfing and the ocean's vast freedom.
Shelter
Shelter

"The power of being true to yourself."

16 June 2007 United States of America 89 min ⭐ 7.8 (495)
Director: Jonah Markowitz
Cast: Brad Rowe, Trevor Wright, Tricia Pierce, Tina Holmes, Jackson Wurth
Drama Romance
Duty vs. Self-Actualization Found Family Class and Opportunity Internalized vs. External Homophobia Surfing as Escape and Connection
Budget: $500,000
Box Office: $142,666

Shelter - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Trevor Wright's Tattoo

In a brief shirtless scene, the actor's real-life tattoo 'Wright' can be seen on his lower back, a production slip that fans often point out.

Director's Voice Cameo

Writer-director Jonah Markowitz provides the voice on the phone when Zach receives the life-changing call from CalArts, literally answering the character's prayer.