A pioneer of skydiving cinematography, Joe Jennings looks back on a lifetime of creating iconic moments in film and television, while he tries to pull off his most ambitious stunt yet, turning a dreamlike vision into reality.
Joe Jennings, an innovator in the world of skydiving, has spent decades capturing breathtaking
aerial moments with his camera for extreme sports competitions, Super Bowl commercials, and
Hollywood blockbusters. Driven by a passion for "camera flying" in his youth, Joe cultivated a
deep friendship with fellow skydiver Rob Harris, partnering to become one of the most
influential skysurfing teams in history.
Flying at the top of their game, Joe’s world was shattered when tragedy struck, leaving him to
navigate the skies alone. Never giving up, he continued to push the boundaries of aerial
cinematography and skydiving, finding solace in the clouds while grappling with profound grief
and depression. Now, at 62, this pioneering skydiver is taking on a new challenge, elevating his
art with a daring “flying car” stunt.
Marah Strauch is a director, producer, and writer specializing in documentary films, unscripted TV, and commercials. With a fine art degree from RISD, she brings a distinct aesthetic to her work.
Her debut documentary Sunshine Superman, distributed by Universal Pictures and Magnolia Pictures, premiered to acclaim at TIFF, with The New York Times calling it a "masterful debut." Marah also directed an ESPN original on street skater Mark Gonzales for the "Pioneer Series." Her recent documentary, Vice Versa: Chyna, a portrait of the late wrestler Chyna, premiered on Vice to over 2 million viewers and is now available on Hulu.
In 2024, Marah premiered Space Cowboy, a new documentary, at TIFF. The film was an Indiewire "Critics Pick" and is slated to play worldwide through 2025. She has directed and produced over 60 hours of content across 30+ countries, working with networks like CNN, VICE, ESPN, and brands like American Express and Adidas. Her films have shown at TIFF, NYFF, Hot Docs, Tribeca, and more.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Marah is a dual Austrian-American citizen and a devoted cinephile and coffee enthusiast.
TIFF 2024,
DocNYC 2025
PSIFF
IFC CENTER 2026
Santa Barbara Film Festival 2025
Producer Tyler Measom
Editor J. Davis
Editor Eric Bruggemann
