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Nomadic adventurers in pursuit of human flight. Searching for belonging in a world that doesn’t call this the “norm.” This is the story of a group of friends becoming skydivers and all they experience along the way.
In 2016 We shot some interviews with the intention of making a 5 minute inspirational video. We soon realised some of the stories and characters were to great and warranted exploring further. So we ended up with a 30 minute micro budget documentary. For both me and Walker this was the first time doing a project of this kind and we learnt a lot along the way. The film screened at several film festivals around the world in 2018 and even won "Best Documentary" at the Midwest action film fest.
There is no world class skydiving in this film, just a bunch of mates figuring out where they fit and sharing stories from the road less traveled. We really hope you enjoy this little project and find something in it that is relate-able. Let us know in the comments what you think :).
Cheers!!!
@morganmackay_ and @walkermackey
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[@nixworld767]

Wow. I made my first jump in 1977 when I was 17 years old (made 150). In those days, we all used military surplus round parachutes to learn (squares were relatively new), did 5 static line jumps, a few "hop and pops"....and were on our way. The big skydiving movie at the time was "Masters of The Sky" filmed by the late Carl Boenish (i think it's on youtube). Another early skydiving videographer was Andy Keech. Those 16mm movies totally inspired me. But now.....it's amazing how the sport has evolved, and modern skydiving videography is breathtaking. I'm 61 now, and I really admire how far you guys have come in those 40+ years since my last jump. I still dream about it and relive the excitement vicariously through these films.

[@NotLabVR]

👴

[@NpXAutobot]

You should go for a tandem jump!

[@MikeS-kw2hr]

Yeah, this puts it into perspective. Ive lived it for 26 years. No doubt the best days of my life. Hold tight, it doesn't last forever. The love I have for my friends will never die.

[@paulmulks]

Did my first tandem jump for my 40th birthday 2 weeks ago. I am now saving for my AFF in May/June 2024, I am absolutely hooked! Skydiving is just out of this world 👌

[@Vertical-Films]

Awesome!

[@24934637]

You'll LOVE it! A friend suggested the idea to me a few years back. Now back in 1990 I'd done a static line jump and I swore that I'd NEVER jump again unless the plane was on fire....Anyway, this girl talked me into it, and I did a tandem, decided I liked it, and then booked for the following Summer to do the AFF. Got my licence about 6 months later (Did most of the course in Spain and finished off the rest of my consol jumps at my local club here in the UK). You'll make friends for life and have some awesome times. One bit of advice.....NEVER neglect to run through your emergency procedures.....It's not a case of 'IF' you have a malfunction.....it's 'When'! It WILL happen if you jump for long enough, so make sure that you are ready when it does. I'm NOT in any way trying to scare you, skydiving IS really safe, as long as you do stick to the procedures!

[@andyhwell8419]

Do it. You won't regret it. If money is a problem, talk to the instructors. They have crazy ways to work things out

[@miffedswift]

@paulmulks how did it go?

[@josephmichaelides1312]

The terror of the person who cut away to find the emergency shoot tangled got me 😂 that looks like a terrible situation to be in !

[@andycopland3179]

As someone who left their country to be a full-time skydiver and DZ bum, who started BASE in 2007... this was like a look back at my own thoughts and feelings throughout the years.

[@gociii]

Great movie! Just keeps reminding me how awesome the skydiving community is. Fly free and forever :) Blue skies!

[@Vertical-Films]

Thanks for the feadback mate :). Feel free to share it around for us!

[@blueyegirl]

This movie and soundtrack are very special. Thank you.

[@Vertical-Films]

Thankyou, we are stoked to have so many amazing artists contribute some incredible music :). Please share our documentary!

[@irog]

love this movie! 29 jumps so far, blue skies!

[@arthurrd2306]

GREAT DOCUMENTARY! SKYDIVING IS THE BEST OF THE WORLD FOR ME TOO.

[@Vertical-Films]

Thanks mate, share it around so more people can enjoy :)

[@nomadgeorge2475]

What a great film, this makes me want to sell everything I own and move out there! Maybe after this virus thing blows over I might

[@Vertical-Films]

And that is what many of is did. Thanks for the compliment :)

[@naterlakes]

I felt the exact same way. Such wholesome people!!!

[@bernardgoh5307]

that place crash vid was unreal

[@jonathanguerra1976]

Great film!! Grateful to be part of this big family!!💙🤘😉

[@Vertical-Films]

Me to ! Im glad you liked it :)

[@stereovind]

Such a good feeling after watching your movie. Home to find home someday to.

[@andrew_dublin]

Did my first tandem skydive four days ago. Was a 40th birthday present for myself. Thinking about applying for the AFF licence. Was so terrified doing the tandem. Might do one more before applying for the AFF.

[@Vertical-Films]

@@andrew_dublin nice one Andrew we fully support the idea of AFF it's the ultimate freedom 😁

[@gabera51]

So much love in this movie!

[@Vertical-Films]

thankyou :)

[@3XD13]

The best Doku about our sport I’ve seen so far!! Blue sky’s folks!!

[@efraimadventure]

Nice film. Strong Hug from Brazil. Jump from Rock of Onça - ES - Brasil. (Amazing Place) Time: 27:42 min. Life is short .. life is fast. Keep flying.

[@HardHatPat]

People have no idea what they're missing around the fire pits. Lodi is no exception.

[@theohoremans4845]

Patrick Mason I agree I love to share my passion between my REAL FRIENDS

[@eoghanleinster]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE LOVED THE MINI DOCUMENTARY LOVED EVEYTHING ABOUT IT! ESPECIALLY THE SOUNDTRACK! HUGE FAN FROM WICKLOW IRELAND 🇮🇪 (IRISH) 😆

[@robertturner1020]

Love your spirit guys. Keep on keeping on.

[@NS-pp5hf]

This should have a lot more views. Beautiful work and very inspirational. Thank you.

[@Vertical-Films]

Thanks for the kind words mate. I agree with you, please share hahaha

[@NS-pp5hf]

@@Vertical-Films Will do :)

[@Vertical-Films]

@@NS-pp5hf legend!

[@fpvtrucker129]

Bill Dause was my 1st jump instructor in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1972 I think he has more jumps than anyone in the world last I heard loved for the 5 years I used to do it.

[@krosfyah4932]

Beautiful piece, great work!

[@Vertical-Films]

Thanks mate :)

[@laurynasgiriunas4780]

Spent almost a month in Lodi. 5 usd and 15 usd jumps were crazy!! Of course got fired by Bill

[@PimaArt]

So far I only did a tandem and it changed my life

[@homebeyond4339]

I’m doing my PFF next weekend and can’t wait

[@fergusgorman]

What an amazing movie . From Scotland . Anybody know track at 8.30?

[@trey1208]

Broke by pandemic

[@fergusgorman]

@@trey1208many thanks

[@skydivingisfun]

Ive done 1 tandem jump and loved it, going for a 2nd......and looking to get A licence

[@KevinStumpf2010]

Amazing video! The young lady in the video that got married; is she the one from the viral base jump video where she jumps off a bridge while police tried to stop her?

[@turtlejeepjen314]

These guys: My life 💀

[@jimday666]

@17:26 some Friday Freakout material there

[@DAVECTC28]

Awesome

[@northernrebel1375]

Maybe if you guys had used certified tandem instructors the fun would be able to continue.

[@skydaddi800]

What happened to the guy with the double malfunction?

[@jaffacalling53]

Lodi is one of the most dangerous drop zones in the country. Most places are a hell of a lot safer than Lodi.

[@jimday666]

close calls: 17:30 meat missile and canopy 18:04 tandem landing on other tandem 18:40++ meat missile and tandem canopy

[@jimday666]

@20:34 where can I find that TedX Vail talk?

[@Feelinsleezy]

Amazing video, whatts the song at around 10:30

[@Vertical-Films]

Hei all the songs are in the credits :)

[@SpartanX189]

Can we just get a list of the music it’s amazing

[@Vertical-Films]

Opening sequence Peace of Mind Incompetech/Kevin Mcleoud Humans of Always dreamed of flying Sunset Gone Ron Boohts N' Cats Crazy lodi living montage Broke Pandamic Learning to fly Motivator Kevin Mcleod Wedding Take me home Zenith Plane Crash 1 Pale Blue Dot DUOLC Plane Crash 2 Lightless Dawn Incompetech/Kevin Mcleoud Survive the Crash, Liz has a close Call Perspectives Kevin Mcleod Crazy Bullshit montage Take me Home Lowpoint Walker Lives his dream Konradical Boohts N' Cats Sad Walker Montage Water Lilly Keving Mcleod Part 2 Interviews Turn to Stone Interim Walker training students, liz base etc.. Notions Will Anderson Friends for Eternity Goldeness The Van Damage

[@Vertical-Films]

Here is a list mate it goes like this. Scene Name Sone Name Artist Name Mostly Kevin Mcleoud and Unsigned Australian artists. We sourced permission for all music used in the film, no commercial music was pirated. These guys are all amazing so if you have time put their names into google and check them out :)

[@Анатолий-ж4ъ7х]

Awesome! What is the track at 11:09? Can't find it anywhere. :(

[@Vertical-Films]

Take me home by Zenith. Yeah might be hard to find, we made the choice to get permission from all the artists to use their music instead of using well known commercial music. We spent a lot of time tracking down unsigned Australian musicians, and came across some awesome tracks :)

[@Анатолий-ж4ъ7х]

It was worth it! Best documentary of a year. Keep it up.

[@Vertical-Films]

Анатолий thanks so much mate :). Can you please share so other watch it!

[@jeffhepburn6236]

Whats the song at 23:07

[@JoeJennings]

I love the footage! What kind of camera did you mostly use?

[@Vertical-Films]

5d mark 3 :)

[@codyowen3863]

What's the song name that's playing when Irish married his wife please?

[@Vertical-Films]

Hi mate there is a song list at the end :)

[@webslingerxxx4271]

Twin Otter and belts for the win!

[@lucaliebi3646]

Whats the song at 26:00?

[@Vertical-Films]

Notions by Will Andersen

[@BWS952]

Was 19:23 an AAD activation??!

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Haha literally the sketchiest dz in America.

[@buddhadebpathak2529]

feer seyboloo nana matmaro chohrdoh chohr doh sab ko killed hit.peleas.

[@terminaltom1662]

Nope. there's safe skydiving, there's stupid skydiving, and then there's stupid skydiving with video and bragging about it.

[@gavin.d.m]

I've done two tandems and felt exhilarated by it. It's the best feeling in the world. Then to top it off, the piece and tranquility under the canopy. The danger is part of it; yes, everyone says it's safe to the tandems, but malfunctions and misshapes occur. 🪂🪂😃

[@Vertical-Films]

Awesome mate

[@Rick-zp5sr]

The only issue I have with this video (At the time of posting this comment) is that there are only 1709 views.... This is an awesome video and I wish I could’ve watched more. Such an incredible work of art and a great representation of what family can do together. Far to few likes and views.. Keep up the incredible journey and thank you for allowing me to see a snap shot. Blue Skies

[@Vertical-Films]

Legend thanks for the kind words Rick! Give it a share on social media and maybe it will get some more haha :)@

[@thedizzyyak]

Dude took a dog skydiving

[@HM-wu3gh]

I have 250 jumps now. Loved this video. Speaking of danger I’ve almost been hit by a plane overflying the airport and had cutaways with line twist. But I will never stop this sport/ addiction/ way of life! Good video

[@BWS952]

Glad you're still here! How many cutaways so far? Blue skies!

[@skydaddi800]

Starting AFF tomorrow. Just gonna Arch my way to freedom

[@DirtNastyy]

Blue skies my friend!

[@Eat.Love.Skydive]

I’m doing my coaching jumps now and the feeling is something I never knew I could ever feel! Thank you for your video, I love it! 💛 It was the first skydive video that I connected with, it speaks of passion and experience no one could understand except the people who experienced it. Keep your awesome content 🙌

[@Vertical-Films]

Fuck yeh mate thanks for the kind words

[@josephmichaelides1312]

Temped to do an AFF after doing my first tandem the other day.. being terrified of heights I found it breathtaking (literally) and empowering! Will do a few more before I consider the course! After looking into it more I’m more worried about the landing and control of the shoot 😬 great doc though!

[@hubbysswee]

Interesting. I was on a Lodi King Air many years ago that lost its port engine-in a right bank-at 1200’. That plane, same tail number, crashed in Hawaii killing 11 people. The incident was terrifying, getting back up in the air was too. But….we do it don’t we?

[@mi6hael690]

Life shrinks or expands based on your amount of courage.

[@TMAC76er]

My face hurts from smiling so much. Love this video. And what a kick ass second family uns have.

[@tonyc223]

Been a long time since I made a skydive ,you know back when cameras where friggin heavy. Tony C. D-7516...

[@divinemomentz_]

i am so glad this became public. Divine moments of Truth. Impeccable. Well done. :)

[@markvanlochem2160]

I feel these people so good,got a smile on my face for the next week thx!

[@chrisluehr3256]

GOOD SHIT ALL! THE BOND MUST BE JUST INCREADABLE! MAKES ME WANT TO HEAD OUT THERE

[@dx-xb]

That's it AFF booked....fuck it :) this video is solely responsible :P

[@toddishiamurchison]

what's the song called? It's high-key high lol ha

[@Vertical-Films]

hmm check the credits at the end :)

[@Roniboney]

What the song at 10:00

[@Vertical-Films]

hei all the music is listed in the credits at the end :)

[@G.151]

There is no black or white, brown, yellow or purple... It's a " FUN FACTORY ".

[@MadBalmer1]

Excellent vid. It makes me reflect on my own reasons for skydiving and base jumping and has a good story with it

[@joshuasefton5825]

What is the song at the 5min 30sec mark

[@clayb1832]

This was dope

[@Plasticjesus504]

What a great video.

[@Ijumpandfly]

Amazing production❤

[@Vertical-Films]

Thanks mate there were a lot of awesome people who worked hard to make it happen.

[@michellemealey437]

So much respect for everyone who does this amazing ❤️