The Air Up There

Disclaimer: The individuals depicted in this story are highly trained professionals, do not attempt the stunts performed in this film without training and supervision.
Tom Ryaboi and Ernest Emond have spent the last 10 years capturing the Toronto skyline, often meeting and planning shots for their own films. So it felt only natural they would
team up for their latest film, The Air Up There.
With The Air Up There we really wanted to explore the human relationship with the city, both physically and metaphysically. It’s predicted that 70% percent of the world’s population will reside in cities by 2040. How did we make this transition so quickly after
having spent tens of thousands of years living in rural and even nomadic communities?
We thought about what it means to be a product of the modern city, and the effect this way of living has on our nature. We thought about George Simmel’s theory that urban dwellers ultimately adapt to their environment and reflect the very structures of the metropolis.
Could it be that the urban landscape is designed to regulate our behaviour, to set forth a limited set of practices that constitute our everyday existence? Ultimately, we wonder if this monumental change in habitat has resulted in us losing something along the way, or if it’s still in us, waiting to be awakened.
Filmmakers:
Ryan Emon
Tom Ryaboi
Music By:
Ikonika -Primer
Grandbrothers -Sonic Riots
Sound Design:
Dr. Touchscreen
Art Design:
Carrly Gooding

[@desmondliart]

The greatest video Toronto has ever seen... here before it goes viral

[@MrTannels]

these shots are insane, one of the best cinematic videos i‘ve seen in a long time

[@ninjahmal]

As a Toronto photographer I know these buildings really don't give much room for error. Mad respect to those base jumpers. Y'all are insane but dope 🔥

[@Tuamotu]

Insane!!! As crazy as I think this is, these guys have captured Toronto in an incredible way.

[@ost.journey]

One of the best videos from the community I've ever seen, holy shit! The thoughts and effort that went into this, everything had to planned on how to be filmed... I am speechless

[@maxstussi]

I come back and watch this atvleast once a week, so damn good

[@alihammad6318]

You guys are absolutely insane, in a good way. Keep pushing limits 😈

[@MrAlsPals]

Bro these guys looked at the edge said let's see if the gravity works

[@alihammad6318]

@@MrAlsPals for real man, they were like nah what if it's just government propaganda

[@hockeyboy228]

@@alihammad6318dead now

[@andrewb.martin2544]

Have watched this over 20 times already

[@bcrides1639]

Bro Dropped an absolute work of art and dissapeared

[@chrisluckhardt]

The best skiing video ever produced

[@jamiedickson]

I dream of climbing up and leaping out to feel that bliss.

[@Uglysteffy]

Video is amazing. The time lapses are beautiful and are seamlessly cut perfectly with each other and with the video clips. Rooftoping always my fav. But now you mixed in BASE jumping. Next level all around. Did you you Amy diving a few times before this? Or just sent it one day ahah

[@bezior]

lovely jumps,lovelly video

[@DasmeProductionz]

that newcast lady is BOOORRIIINGGGGG. Coolest video on YT that Ive seen a while.

[@jeffdmsl]

Breathtaking.

[@tomfletcher7848]

One of the best Videos to come out of Toronto! Cant wait to see what you come up with next!

[@typsy._]

Always come back to this 🔥

[@Freaktography]

Fantastic!

[@thelandofdustin]

Insane visuals! Awesome work, as always.

[@zzZdaniel]

This video is legendary

[@vyzw]

This video is so good I keep going back to it

[@KashSheikh786]

As a Toronto resident, you showcased how beautiful our city is :) Crazy stunts as well !

[@nathanng]

Beautiful views.

[@kevintaylor7636]

Madness...but glorious madness👌🏾🔥

[@karleess]

Wow, just incredible shots, jumps and edit. Love it

[@towelsnapplays2291]

The edits shots are insane !!!!! Plus u guys lol wicked BASE jump

[@cwrthe3rd]

I love this! Love ❤️ Toronto! Balls of steel !!

[@1RobSODMG]

So dope !

[@TorontoClimbs]

legends

[@PaperSkies]

This is unreal, crazy video

[@jenL_7]

Wow! Those shots 📸

[@bobdole2946]

Now that is a bold example of self determination.

[@CoreyWebers]

Chills just chills. Wow.

[@torontotours416]

Wow that's crazy!

[@Rawrie.digital.]

This is so fricken cool(im here from tiktok btw)

[@vizionz_]

Wild 🥶🥶

[@vale_mmiv]

Craaazyyy seit, crazyy guys....💯💯💯

[@skykruz17]

Very cool video!!!

[@visualmob7310]

By far craziest I’ve ever seen in our city

[@TheJulzbug]

Unreal

[@TannerCharlesYT]

This is wild man! Especially the ski jump stunt. What!?

[@chikmnuggs2897]

The editing is very satisfying

[@stefankarabelov]

I really want to see the landings..must have been sketchy af 👀

[@Mrdotcom321]

This has to go viral 😲

[@introver7937]

Also the Skiing clip was so crazy 😂🔥

[@custies8575]

So sick!

[@JohnFinnigan1]

Dope video. Looks like a rush. Hope you all stay safe

[@evchargerreviewsnet]

I need to learn to do this, because the elevators at ice condos are crap.

[@person849]

That ski jump!

[@tobortwo3697]

Awesome

[@HoraceChoi]

insane🤯🔥

[@marcelr9016]

An absolute cinematic masterpiece 💪 great work guys!

[@hotsauce0097]

Legends!!

[@harveybirdman593]

Wow. I’m speechless. Love it

[@jaime_ww]

I will do it in the future ..😎

[@RandomImpluses]

That's wild!!!

[@RADsLife]

Absolutely amazing video! Everything was ok point 👌👌👌 Plus that ski jump 👀😂

[@JakeHemmerle]

Legendary!!! So sick guys!

[@17nne42]

Empire 🙌🏻

[@Jatchua]

Literally Toronto gods

[@184186]

insane... but I love it. Much respect!

[@veereels]

This is absolutely insane and I love every second of it 😍🔥

[@itdberudenottoclimbit8055]

Banger

[@EcoMythos]

If I see anyone on the side of the road jamming a parachute into a sack I will offer you a ride. Respect!!

[@labyyre]

Fucking Dreams 🖤🖤🖤

[@James3160_]

This is gonna blow up

[@jaimecantarovici6922]

this is sick af

[@vale_mmiv]

Much respect for this....❤❤❤

[@bycorentin]

Goosebumps 🔥🔥🔥

[@DmytroOliinyk]

Воу, вышло круто!!!!

[@TJStimpfl]

crazy stuff

[@nursultantulyakbay7070]

1:43 my favourite part 😃. Those guys have balls of steel!

[@briannjoness]

Brooo yes!!!

[@Omen.]

Crazy

[@Chichiatube]

Bro is crazy jumping off the buildings 👀

[@awalterss]

🔥

[@mitchellmortensen4783]

this was worth the 2 years

[@bobbbxxx]

The video was THE BEST. It just has to go viral. I found the BT chatter really annoying.

[@alexanderstewart9778]

I want to do this so badly. Im gonna do it at least once in my life.

[@jugges]

Insane! I wonder where they buy those extra strong parachutes... The ones that can carry the weight of their balls

[@SJ-ki1ts]

Amazing stuff 👏

[@youngsterzy]

Dope video!!! I personally wouldn't do that because I'm clumsy but to capture these moments..... epic!

[@fortyseven7789]

Incredible man ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Joshuaabakerr]

THIS IS BONKERS!!!!

[@grappler555]

Movie level production quality absolutely mint!

[@thatguynick6737]

Saw this on Reddit, the guys are living legends

[@hockeyboy228]

Dead now

[@lanthanumlanthanium6373]

@@hockeyboy228 Lmao, not they aren't. You're just jealous because you sit at home all day and night watching people live life.

[@iEatSkittleZzzz]

Some of these cinematic’s remind me of Ryan Emond’s “Toronto Skyline porn”. This is the dopest video of Toronto that I’ve watched since he released that video 6 years ago. I hope there is more coming. Keep it up!

[@Studio-dp2dx]

*Takes out finger print duster*

[@desmondliart]

read the description ;)

[@AshtonTekno]

Just Insanity! Always pushing it to the next level Y'all!

[@hockeyboy228]

Made him die in the end

[@noahlipsitz]

Absolutely beautiful

[@griefnchief]

How do I watch the full video?

[@SpookyB00]

On a new level🤯 Id love to do it one day 🤞🏻

[@hockeyboy228]

Dont, he died doing this

[@TheNewYorkPatrol]

Any source on that?

[@torontorox]

this rox!

[@Sylverine]

Insane 🔥🔥

[@DarrenLangleyjasper]

What no landings? But sick,!!!

[@introver7937]

These visual’s are fkn insane good shit 🥵🔥

[@farizifernandhitya]

my hands are sweaty

[@SLIPPN]

this is absolutely incredible

[@pawa_base]

What a visuals falling between sick buildings like this.. Love iT..!! Great Video and Photography!!! 🔥

[@shaunmclaughlin1821]

So jealous wish I could experience it

[@4wheelerfever330]

Dang this gone blow up

[@MMLthekidonyoutube]

This was an amazing video!