Nominated · Hovedkonkurranse · Amandus Blikkfang 2026

Return To The Sky

2025·20 min·Documentary
★ Nominated
Plakat: Return To The Sky
mindset resilience skydiving

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About the film

After a skydiving accident left Justin Hawxhurst paralyzed from the neck down, many assumed his life of risk and adventure was over. Yet Justin’s story reveals not a celebration of danger, but a profound testament to resilience, positivity, and the human capacity to embrace life against all odds. Guided by the reflections of his friend and expert Brian, this 20-minute short film invites us to witness not just an extraordinary recovery, but the mindset that allows us all to confront adversity.

Production details

Director
Katarina Sjåfjell
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
20 min
Year
2025
Country
Norway
Language
English

Cast & crew

Crew

Director
Katarina Sjåfjell
Writer
Justin Hawxhurst Brian Germain
Producer
Katarina Sjåfjell
Original Music
Katarina Sjåfjell

Cast

As himself
Justin Hawxhurst Brian Germain
Pilot/ As himself
Philip Ryenbakken

Stills