Shred (film)
Encyclopedia
Shred is a snowboarding comedy film
starring Tom Green
that was filmed along with its sequel Shred 2 at Big White Ski Resort
and Silver Star Mountain Resort
, two ski resorts in British Columbia
, Canada
.
The pair face off against Kingsley Brown (Tom Green
), a deviously sleazy corporate snowboard rep and arch-nemesis to Max and Eddy. With the assistance of his lackey Sphinx (Shane Meier
), the underhanded Kingsley sets out to ruin the ambitions of Max and Eddy by any means necessary.
and Stunt coordinator
for the film is Doug Chapman
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
starring Tom Green
Tom Green
Michael Thomas "Tom" Green is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show...
that was filmed along with its sequel Shred 2 at Big White Ski Resort
Big White Ski Resort
Big White Ski Resort, or simply Big White, is a ski resort located southeast of Kelowna in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Located on Big White Mountain, the highest summit in the Okanagan Highland, an upland area between the Monashee Mountains and the Okanagan Valley, it is the second...
and Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Silver Star Mountain Resort is a ski resort located near Silver Star Provincial Park in the Shuswap Highland of the Monashee Mountains, northeast of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Silver Star's snow season runs from late November to mid-April weather permitting...
, two ski resorts in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
Plot
Shred is a motion picture that tells the story of two washed up pro snowboarders from the 90s named Max (Max Eddy) and Eddy (Mike Miller) who attempt to cash in on the fantastic growth of the sport by starting their own snowboard camp. Hoping to recapture their former glory, they begin by sharing their wacky wisdom with a group of up and coming young snowboarders. The story takes them from the run down ski hill where they grew up to a major event at one of the biggest resorts in the west.The pair face off against Kingsley Brown (Tom Green
Tom Green
Michael Thomas "Tom" Green is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show...
), a deviously sleazy corporate snowboard rep and arch-nemesis to Max and Eddy. With the assistance of his lackey Sphinx (Shane Meier
Shane Meier
Shane Meier is a Canadian actor who is probably most notable for playing the title role in The Matthew Shepard Story, a TV movie about the life and murder of Matthew Shepard....
), the underhanded Kingsley sets out to ruin the ambitions of Max and Eddy by any means necessary.
Cast
- Tom GreenTom GreenMichael Thomas "Tom" Green is a Canadian actor, rapper, writer, comedian, talk show host and media personality. Best known for his shock humour brand of comedy, Green found mainstream prominence via his MTV television show The Tom Green Show...
as Kingsley Brown, a corporate snowboard rep - Carlo Marks as Chris James
- Max Eddy as Max, Kingsley's arch-rival
- Mike Miller as Eddy the Yeti, Max's partner
- Amber BoryckiAmber BoryckiAmber Borycki is a Canadian actress. She starred as Beth Barrington in Harper's Island....
as Tracy - Alain Chanoine as Juice
- Lindsay MaxwellLindsay MaxwellLindsay Maxwell is a Canadian film and television actress.Maxwell was born in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, her parents, Patrick "Pat" and Rena Maxwell, own a salon where she worked as a licensed hairdresser. Maxwell has mostly Irish lineage and also has Dutch lineage...
as Lisa - Juan Riedinger as K-Dog, a wannabe snowboarder who tries to join Max and Eddy's team
- Kyle LabineKyle LabineJonathan Kyle Labine is a Canadian actor. His brothers Tyler Labine and Cameron Labine, also work in the entertainment industry.- Filmography :-External links:...
as Mikey, K-Dog's best friend and fellow wannabe snowboarder - Shane MeierShane MeierShane Meier is a Canadian actor who is probably most notable for playing the title role in The Matthew Shepard Story, a TV movie about the life and murder of Matthew Shepard....
as Sphinx, Kingsley's right hand man - Patrick GilmorePatrick Gilmore (actor)Patrick Gilmore is a Canadian actor best known for playing the role of Dale Volker in the science fiction series Stargate Universe. He has also been seen in other science fiction shows such as Battlestar Galactica and Eureka, as well as playing Trennan in Riese...
as Lennox
Production
The film was directed by David Mitchell. The Second Unit DirectorFilm director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and Stunt coordinator
Stunt coordinator
A stunt coordinator, usually an experienced stunt performer, is hired by a TV, film or theatre director or production company to arrange the casting and performance of stunts for a film, television programme or a live audience...
for the film is Doug Chapman
Doug Chapman
Doug Chapman is a stunt performer and actor, a member of Stunts Canada, who works in film and television.-Biography:Height: 5 ft 10in...