Keith Malloy

Acting

Keith Malloy

Known for

Acting

Credits

15 titles

Like his brothers, Keith is a master of all forms of waveriding. Whether it’s a gun, a thruster or a pair of swim fins, his approach speaks of a lifelong commitment to the sea. After years of surfing in front of the lens, he recently stepped behind the scenes to direct the bodysurf film Come Hell or High Water. He lives in California with his family.

Known for

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC poster
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Chronicles Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician, weaving through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000). These classic films revealed Johnson’s artistic point of view through his lens and guitar, ultimately launching his music career. The film celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films. It also captures the shared spirit of exploration and creativity that continues to inspire his music and environmentalism today.

Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC

2026

180° South poster
7.2

The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

180° South

2010

Fishpeople poster
7.7

To some, the ocean is a fearsome place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. A new documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. From surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids, it’s a film about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean—and how we can leave our limitations behind to find deeper meaning in the saltwater wilderness that lies just beyond the shore.

Fishpeople

2017

Step Into Liquid poster
7.2

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

Step Into Liquid

2003

Thicker Than Water poster
6.6

Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water" follows Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian, and others on a 18 month journey through the North Atlantic, South Pacific, and the Bay of Bengal.

Thicker Than Water

2000

Christa Funk: First In, Last Out poster
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While in the Coast Guard in Hawaii, Christa Funk discovered surf photography. Inspired by her late father, she’s pushed herself into wild lineups to capture the ocean through her unique perspective.

Christa Funk: First In, Last Out

2025

Film credits

2000s · 6 titles

Step Into Liquid poster
7.2

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

Step Into Liquid

2003

Thicker Than Water poster
6.6

Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy, and Jack Johnson got together to document the life and times of a pro surfer. Shot all on 16mm Film "Thicker Than Water" follows Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, Brad Gerlach, Shane Dorian, and others on a 18 month journey through the North Atlantic, South Pacific, and the Bay of Bengal.

Thicker Than Water

2000

One California Day poster
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Follow the lives of eight California surfers in the newly released film, "One California Day." Produced by Builde Worldwide, and Co-Directed by Mark Jeremias (maker of DRIVE) and Jason Baffa (maker of Singlefin:Yellow), this super 16mm film stars Joel Tudor, Chris Malloy, Alex Knost, Tyler Warren, Jimmy Gamboa, Joe Curren, Dane Perlee, and Tyler Hatzikian, with special appearances by Skip Frye, Dan and Keith Malloy, Tom Curren, Gerg Noll, and Lance Carson

One California Day

2007

805: Eight Zero Five poster
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The finest surfers from Santa Barbara and Ventura come to life in 805 the movie. Filmed completely in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California. Highlights: Bobby Martinez steals the show with his ten second tube rides, filmed during one of the best winters in Santa Barbara history. Huge and perfect tubes at Sandspit.

805: Eight Zero Five

2008

Campaign poster
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Pro surfers are the solution in coorporate marketing. As they say in the ad game, Surfing sells. Campaign is a comedy that mocks corporate America combined with the most mind blowing surfing of today.

Campaign

2003

Water Man poster
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'Water Man' takes you on an intimate boat trip with some of the most influential surfers of our time as they bodysurf, paddle surf, hydrofoil, stand up surf and tow surf in the Indian Ocean.

Water Man

2008

Behind the camera

Fishpeople poster
7.7

To some, the ocean is a fearsome place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. A new documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. From surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids, it’s a film about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean—and how we can leave our limitations behind to find deeper meaning in the saltwater wilderness that lies just beyond the shore.

Fishpeople

2017

Fishpeople poster
7.7

To some, the ocean is a fearsome place. But to others, it’s a limitless world of fun, freedom and opportunity where life can be lived to the full. A new documentary presented by Patagonia and directed by Keith Malloy, Fishpeople tells the stories of a unique cast of characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea. From surfers and spearfishers to a long-distance swimmer, a former coal miner and a group of at-risk kids, it’s a film about the transformative effects of time spent in the ocean—and how we can leave our limitations behind to find deeper meaning in the saltwater wilderness that lies just beyond the shore.

Fishpeople

2017

Christa Funk: First In, Last Out poster
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While in the Coast Guard in Hawaii, Christa Funk discovered surf photography. Inspired by her late father, she’s pushed herself into wild lineups to capture the ocean through her unique perspective.

Christa Funk: First In, Last Out

2025

Come Hell or High Water poster
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Bodysurfers discuss their experiences with the sport.

Come Hell or High Water

2011

No artwork available
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As a surfing outsider, British big wave surfer Tom Lowe paves his own path to surfing's highest level through pure grit, determination, and a little help from his friends. Cutting his teeth in Ireland and pioneering unknown waves with a small group of surfers, the enigmatic Cornishman found meaning in pushing himself to the limit.

Let Me Live

2023