Short documentary film Wild Aerial follows adventure aerialist Sasha Galitzki to dramatic ice-bound locations in Jasper and Banff National Parks as she overcomes extreme cold and dizzying heights to perform aerial, connect with nature, and draw attention to the beauty and fragility of mountain landscapes.
ART MEETS ADVENTURE
Blending techniques from the disparate worlds of mountaineering and acrobatics, Aerialist Sasha Galitzki performs gravity-defying routines in subzero temperatures, all without being ‘tied in’. Her aerial adventures require immense physicality, sound risk-assessment, and unwavering confidence much like free soloing—only with flips, spins, and occasional splits.​
INSPIRATION
Wild Aerial features jaw-dropping footage never-before-seen in adventure documentaries, while telling the story of a a woman uniquely inspired and equipped to perform in wintry mountainscapes.
As Sasha turns 40 and continues pushing her limits as an athlete-meets-artist, she inspires us to explore new ways to move through, and connect with, our environment.
This is a film about pursuing creative passions, nurturing a personal connection with nature, and blazing a trail off the beaten path—sequins optional.
FOR JASPER
On July 24, 2024, Sasha's home and much of her Jasper community were destroyed by wildfire.
The fire blazed through the canyon featured in Sasha’s landmark performance in the film, and left Jasper forever changed.
Wild Aerial is dedicated to all those affected by the Jasper wildfire.