Explore Impossible

It’s finally time. This is ABOVE THE NOISE. In a world as chaotic, dysfunctional and unpredictable as our own, finding peace has become harder and harder. Above The Noise is the story of how @kuczynska.maja finds her solace in the skies above. We’re so excited to finally share this film with you all. As filmmakers, what started as a brief flash of inspiration has grown into a milestone piece of work that has re-drawn the lines of our career ambitions. Truthfully, we didn’t really figure out the message of the film until well into shooting. We thought we wanted to make something gritty and hard-hitting; something that painted skydiving as some dangerous, adrenaline-fuelled pursuit for only the most intrepid individuals. But in reality - and in learning more about the sport first-hand and spending time with Maja - this started to feel more and more misplaced. The sensation of flying is pure, unconstrained joy and from where we are sitting, the world could do with a little more of that. What we ended up creating is something that we hope can bring some light into everyone’s lives at a time when it is so dearly needed. The beauty and skill involved in what Maja does captivated us both the first time we saw it and we hope that we can recreate that same experience for everyone that watches this film. Maja, thank you for trusting us to tell your story and bring it to the screen. Mairis, thank you for your help in capturing these extraordinary visuals. ABOVE THE NOISE featuring @kuczynska.maja Produced by @exploreimpossible Director / @adamdesilva Director of Photography / @joshmonie Aerial Camera / @mairis_l Underwater Camera / @alek_underwater_cinematography , @studniarek_michal , @aquafilm_poland Music / @musicbed Special thanks to @flyspotpoland , @deepspotpoland , @skydivehel & @skydive_warszawa #skydiving #skydiver #documentary #redbull #musicbed

To some, it’s just a tent. To others, it’s so much more. So excited to finally share our latest work for @terranovaequipment . As many of you will know, Explore Impossible is a brand that has the mountains & outdoors coursing through its veins, so in a lot of ways, this was a perfect project for us. We wanted to create a film that went beyond the products themselves, instead focusing on the multitude of experiences that the tents enable. They are so much more than fabric & poles - to many of us, they are our bedroom, our kitchen, our safe haven. We always say ‘thank you’ to our cast & crew but after this one, they all deserve a medal. With a creative so reliant on exterior locations and good weather, it seemed only fitting for mother nature to throw everything but the kitchen sink at us. The team battled scorching temperatures, lightning storms, high wind, swarms of midges and horrendously long days to bring this one to the screen. They moved over 100kg of kit, by hand, up and down some of Wales’ most challenging terrain and did it all with a smile on their face. So thank you, team. You smashed it. Directed by @adamdesilva Written & shot by @joshmonie Production by @exploreimpossible Production Manager - @_amywarren PA - @maisie.ella20 Runner - @rose.marie.outdoors Hikers - @studiodark_films Climbers - @cbophotography , @mattsnoow Special thanks to @shootblue for the kit and their ongoing support. Music used is “Chasing Daylight” by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. .au #terranova #camping #wildcamping #cinematography #commercial

TUI - THE GREAT ESCAPE

When @truelensservices reach out & ask you to shoot a launch film for their new Vega65 lenses, you gotta say yes 😍 The whole set is stunning & the close focus on the 24 is actually nuts 🤌🏻. When you combine that with the depth of a 65 17K sensor you can create some absolute madness 🤯 Big thanks to the legends that helped bring it to life 🙏🏻👊🏻 @exploreimpossible @andihamptondop @_adam.fox_ @davidkennedynorth_ @philiplouishambi @absolute__colour @rileykumi @fortesportsmodels @jaimie_cluer_tls @whitehurstgavin @richard.grocotttls @slowe198

ABOVE THE NOISE featuring @kuczynska.maja // Dir @adamdesilva // DoP @joshmonie // Production @exploreimpossible , is smashing through the film festivals around the globe! . . . 🪂🤿 The idea of contrasting skydiving evolution with freediving is more than accurate. Being a diver and freediver myself the sensation of ‘flying’ underwater is very familiar and true to me. There is more in common. The mental energy, the amount of focus that you put into both of those activities forced you to be here and now with yourself, to stay Above The Noise! 👉🏻🎬 Enjoy full film here: @exploreimpossible Featuring @kuczynska.maja fantastic Polish skydiver, @redbullpolska athlete and World Champion medalist in indor skydiving. 🌊 The underwater part of the short was made at @deepspotpoland European deepest pool for divers and freedivers. 🤟🏻Thank you @adamdesilva and @joshmonie for inviting us to your project! #aquafilminaction #underwatercameraman #freediving #diving #skydiving #underwaterfilm #underwaterphotography #shootongates #setlife #deepdownanddirty

We are incredibly humbled by the response that ABOVE THE NOISE has had in its initial two months. We’ve had 10 official selections, 2 award wins and have been shortlisted for even more, which we’re excited to announce very soon. This feels like a project that will be a cornerstone of our portfolios for many years to come and we’re so grateful to @kuczynska.maja for allowing us to make it. Huge shout to everyone else who was involved in bringing this film to life — you know who you are. #abovethenoise #skydiving #skydive #redbull #documentary #shortfilm

We’re super stoked to announce that ABOVE THE NOISE has been selected for a bunch more festivals and has actually won Best Short Documentary at @berlinindiefilmfestival ! Humbled to have our work selected in the first place but to win an award is truly an honour. Thank you everyone for the continued support 🩵 #skydiving #skydiver #documentary #filmfestival #extremesports

Some stills from our recent campaign shoot with @extremitieswear . Always a joy to get out in the Lakes! #lakedistrict #extremities #outdoors #marketing #advertising

We’re not always shooting in the great outdoors! A few weeks back, we found ourselves on a sound stage in north west London — less exotic but no less exciting! 📷 @jordanyeates #bts #behindthescenes #commercial #advertising #filmproduction #cinematography

We’re so stoked that ABOVE THE NOISE will have its world premiere at @kendalmountainfestival on 19th November! It will then be available to watch online later that day. #abovethenoise #kendalmountainfestival #premiere #shortfilm #extremesports #filmmaking

After nearly 18 months, we’re SO incredibly excited to announce that our film, ABOVE THE NOISE, featuring @kuczynska.maja , is set to premiere at @kendalmountainfestival next month and then go live on the web for you all to watch shortly afterwards! We cannot put into words how proud we are of this film. It is something that started as a passion project has grown into a milestone piece of work for us as filmmakers. It has reaffirmed to us why we do what we do and the sort of films that we want to create going forwards. We can’t wait to share it with you all. -Ads & Josh ABOVE THE NOISE will premiere at Kendal Mountain Festival, 16-19th November 2023. With special thanks to @flyspotpoland & @deepspotpoland . #abovethenoise #trailer #kendalmountainfestival #skydiving #extremesports #shortfilm

BEHIND THE SCENES of IN/OUT for @terranovaequipment This shoot was so much fun but also gruelling and bloody hard work at times. Huge thanks again to the team who pushed through tiredness & fatigue to get the shots in the bag. #behindthescenes #bts #wildcamping #hiking #trailrunning #commercial #advertisement