This One Time at Band Camp…|Oct. 30, 2005|United States|94 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy
Description: Matt Stifler, the younger brother of Steve Stifler, is determined to prove himself by entering the family business of creating adult films, eager to live up to the infamous “Stifmeister” reputation. However, after a prank he pulls on the school band spirals out of control, he faces punishment from Chuck “The Sherminator” Sherman, the school’s guidance counselor and Steve’s former classmate. Chuck sends Matt to band camp, a decision Matt initially resents but soon embraces, intrigued by the wild reputation of the camp’s attendees.
At Tall Oaks, Matt struggles to follow the rules and clashes with both the camp’s authority figures and fellow band members. His behavior even causes trouble for his school’s band. Noah Levenstein, the camp’s MACRO (Morale And Conflict Resolution Officer) and Jim’s father, advises Matt to try fitting in and earning the trust of the group. Ignoring this advice, Matt teams up with his nerdy roommate, Ernie, to secretly film the band members for a project titled “Bandeez Gone Wild.”
Tensions rise when Matt challenges Brandon, the rival band leader, to a musical duel. During the competition, Matt initially seems defeated but surprises everyone by returning in a kilt, playing the bagpipes to “Play That Funky Music,” and winning the crowd over. As Matt grows closer to Elyse, a fellow camper, they share a romantic moment watching the clouds together.
However, the arrival of the East Great Falls cheerleading squad complicates things. They mock Matt for wearing a band camp uniform and spread his photo online. In an attempt to salvage his reputation, Matt offers to show them his “Bandeez Gone Wild” video in exchange for deleting the photo. The plan backfires when Elyse discovers the video, leaving her upset and distancing herself from Matt.
Cast director: Steve Rash
Cast actor: Chris Owen, Arielle Kebbel, Justin Isfeld, Kathleen LaGue, Tad Hilgenbrink, Matt Barr, Omar Benson Miller, Lauren C. Mayhew, Jason Earles, Timothy Stack
Original name: American Pie Presents: Band Camp