Learning to Fly
Synopsis
Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed ultra trailrunners, including Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag. Traveling to mythical races—the Western States Endurance Run in the mountains of eastern California, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the French Alps—the film marvels at athletes who maintain their intensity as they run 100 miles of mountain trails while climbing thousands of vertical feet.
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Learning to Fly - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Telluride Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 21, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Lowe
- Original Title
- Learning to Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Switzerland, Italy, China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Unreasonable Studios, Wild State
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Lowe
Evan Hayes, Katy Chevigny, Ayesha Rokadia, Ben Grayson, Andy Mininger
Department Leadership Roster
Max Lowe
Director
Evan Hayes
Producer
Katy Chevigny
Producer
Ayesha Rokadia
Producer
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What is Learning to Fly about?
Aisha McAdams, a former competitive runner turned photographer, embarks on a journey to document the triumphs and struggles of famed ultra trailrunners, including Jim Walmsley and Eszter Csillag. Traveling to mythical races—the Western States Endurance Run in the mountains of eastern California, the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the French Alps—the film marvels at athletes who maintain their intensity as they run 100 miles of mountain trails while climbing thousands of vertical feet.
Who directed Learning to Fly?
Learning to Fly was directed by Max Lowe.
Who stars in Learning to Fly?
The principal cast of Learning to Fly includes Aisha McAdams, Jim Walmsley, Rod Farvard, Eszter Csillag.
When was Learning to Fly released and how long is it?
Learning to Fly was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.