Ways to Fly
“Give yourself permission to change your ways.”
Synopsis
When her barrettes mess up her pirouettes, an excitable, hyper-focused Black girl must power through the distractions -- and her mother's expectations -- to fly like the ballerinas do.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pan African Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirby Marshall-Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirby Marshall-Collins
- Original Score
- Logan Johnson
- Original Title
- Ways to Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirby Marshall-Collins
Kirby Marshall-Collins
Logan Johnson
Briana Monet
Jill Sarao
Kirby Marshall-Collins, Musau Onwubiko, Efa Akutekha
Department Leadership Roster
Kirby Marshall-Collins
Writer
Briana Monet
Director of Photography
Kirby Marshall-Collins
Director
Musau Onwubiko
Producer
Efa Akutekha
Producer
Jill Sarao
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ways to Fly.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ways to Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ways to Fly about?
When her barrettes mess up her pirouettes, an excitable, hyper-focused Black girl must power through the distractions -- and her mother's expectations -- to fly like the ballerinas do.
Who directed Ways to Fly?
Ways to Fly was directed by Kirby Marshall-Collins.
Who stars in Ways to Fly?
The principal cast of Ways to Fly includes Kyrie McAlpin, Fadhia Carmelle Marcelin, Zaire Davis, Ashley Chatman.
When was Ways to Fly released and how long is it?
Ways to Fly was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ways to Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ways to Fly was composed by Logan Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ways to Fly?
Ways to Fly holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).