A Life Aloft

13 min

NYC PREMIERE In 1975, Paul Stumpf of Vermont bought a book on building hot air balloons and got hooked—launching an unexpected 50-year career as a pilot, builder, and repairman. Filmmaker Clayton Simoncic’s gorgeous photography captures a community bound by weather, patience, and a shared love of flight. – DeWitt Davis

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Clayton Simoncic.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Clayton Simoncic

Cinematographer: Clayton Simoncic, Scott Salter

Editor: Chis Turner

Language: English

Country: United States of America

Year: 2026

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Event details

In-Person Date

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 1:30 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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In-Person Date

Thursday, November 19, 2026 1:30 PM

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IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 11 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Venue

Online Screening

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