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Beyond the Clouds

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The first documentary by double BAFTA winning director Lee Phillips, Beyond the Clouds received the Silver Spire at the San Francisco Film Festival for Short Documentary. A death-defying cross between sky-diving and surfing, sky-surfing is as extreme a sport as you will ever witness. Free-falling from over 12,000 feet at speeds of up to 140mph whilst performing incredible gymnastic manoeuvres, Beyond the Clouds not only gives us an extraordinary glimpse at the sport, but delves deep into the psyche of why someone may choose to risk their life for their hobby.
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