Air-Born
2025 · 11m · Documentary
The aviation industry is dying. Pilots and mechanics are retiring, creating a need for individuals to fill those positions. This documentary short film explores the Cal-Aerofab Flight Academy, a non-profit organization based out of Chino, California, and how the volunteers provide a pathway for youth to be engaged in aviation careers.
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