Skydiving Solo Over The Pyramids: My Childhood Dream Comes True

Can’t wait to share the new dream for the next decade ⚡️🌍

#FreeChild

Special Thanks to:

Hyatt Regency Cairo West for hosting the team in Cairo @hyattregencycairowest

Hilton Luxor For their generous hospitality in Luxor @hilton_luxor (watch the video on Seek Discomfort)

Guillaume Schaer for being the first to suggest the path for a new passport and for all the travel hacking he does to ensure the best and most effective travels for our team. @milesaddict

Ahmed Wahba for all the production support in Egypt. @projectwahba

Amira Adeeb for the friendships and support. @amiraadeebb

Skydive credits:

Skydive Egypt & Mahmoud Sharaf for organizing the jump over the Pyramids. @skydiveegypt

Sean MacCormac for being the greatest mentor and coach in the sky & on the ground. @SeanMaccormac
Aerial filming by: Bruno Brokken, Daniele Vitorino & Sean MacCormac
Tandem Instructor: Hani Lapodi

Nasser Eid for letting me put on a parachute when I was 9 years old and introducing me to Parkour @captain_nasser

Video Credits:
Directed by Ammar Kandil
Cinematography by Cory Martin @Cory.S.Martin
Head of Post: Thomas Dajer
Edited by: Thomas Dajer, Cam Peddle, Harrison King & Dylan Boynukalın
Childhood intro Animation by: Shyngys Makanov with help from Akbar Sandybay
Computer Screen Animation by: Cam Peddle

“Coming home” song cover by:

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[SeekDiscomfort]

hi friends :) new adventure begins on our Seek channel right here 😇

[drewbinsky]

This is the best video on YouTube, and your productions are getting better with every upload. So much emotion. Truly insipriational. Insane animations and FPV drone shots of the pyramids, and the jump gave me goosebumps. Love you guys and can't wait for our next adventure together!! :)

[onisimpinzariu]

"i am home". the words of a child coming back to his roots, fulfilling the dream of a lifetime. this is absolutely wonderful!

[projectphyrexia]

"egypt is brighter with you in it" momma ammar seems like such a respectful, kind soul. bless her, alongside all her loved ones.

[andreasvanparys]

My first dream as a child was becoming an astronaut and to this day I'm still chasing this dream. I'm currently on the way to achieve my masters degree in Aerospace Engineering. After which I plan to start flight school whilst eagerly waiting for the next call of ESA astronauts! Ammar, you and the rest of the Yes Theory family have only inspired me more to keep chasing this dream, because I believe I can make it a reality! This astonishing video proves once again that the impossible is in fact possible no matter what people tell you! Much love from Belgium! ❤️👨🏻‍🚀🪂

[stacibrockman]

At 60 years old, I too am a free child. I grew up in an era where people weren’t very tolerant of each other. My dream, even at 7 years old was to bring harmony. So much so that I would draw posters that were hung in the hallways of my school that was integrated for the first time ever. My dream hasn’t changed. Now, as I have become older, I love all things Egypt. Watching your adventure was a joy. Thank you for sharing.

[cadguyfrompti]

Is there a greater and more fitting compliment that “Egypt is brighter with you in it”? It’s so wholesome! Love it!

[Alexanderrtree]

Just like many will comment below, I was in tears multiple times watching this. I feel like I've been on this journey with all of you from the videos, to the book, since close to the beginning.

Thank you for showing me and the rest of us that dreams do come true as long as you work, put the time in, and are relentless in the pursuit.

For that, I say thank you.


*To my childhood dream, I wanted to travel the world, just like my mom.

She was a travel agent for many of her younger years. Sadly, she passed away a little over a year ago from a rare disease called Scleroderma.

Last year I ran my first marathon and raised $2, 700 for Scleroderma research in honour of her name. I would love to do this as well in honour of her.

If I'm not chosen, I'm just glad to have shared some of my thoughts and feelings to the world. God bless you all.

[felinn]

The first dream I ever had as a kid was to proove I'm worthy... Thank you for making me realising my free child has been locked away too soon, too long. Thank you for everything. Beyond words. Love over fear.

[mariorosas]

When I saw the title I couldn't hold back. I had to stop everything. I knew what it meant immediately.

I am so happy this moment finally happened

[lauriefrd]

My keyboard is all blurry now. I can't even begin to look for the right words to explain what I'm feeling right now. What an honor to witness a person fulfill their childhood dream. What a privilege to be let into your journey. I have never felt more inspired, I have never felt this kind admiration and respect. This video is truly the most beautiful video I've ever seen on this platform. Everyone needs to see this. Ammar, you are a hero. You're showing us that dreams do come true, if you give it what it takes.

[livingtheskylife]

I am weeping. To see this journey unfold over the years through all of the pain and adversity to this pure, beautiful celebration of a moment is so incredibly inspiring in infinite ways. Had me in tears of joy!

[furgies]

In my 51st year, I feel we all are kids at heart. I lost my father on Dec 29th to colon cancer. I so wish I could have brought him to see the pyramids to see their beauty & mystery. My dream after seeing your video is to touch my Dad one more time, seeing that this is an impossibility.. sky diving over the pyramids is the next best thing... I might not be able to touch him, but I can be very close to him in heaven. Thank you for making this video it was very inspiring & touching.

[Chuckalltime]

This is my first comment I’ve ever left on YouTube… this story moved me to the extent that I needed to say something. Watching your Dad jump with you, knowing his fear of heights, was so powerful. And, you, pursuing your dream in your homeland is beautiful. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

[Li.co.ri.ce.]

Project Ammar deserves a Movie of it's own. It's on a whole other level!

[PickleDrag]

As a long time follower, this one brought me to tears. Congratulations to you for your unwavering commitment to following your dreams. None of this happened without taking risk & the full circle moment landed right above the pyramids you dreamt of climbing all those years back.

Heli snowboarding is the first dream I can remember as a kid. To have a helicopter drop you at the edge of an untouched face, where no man has ever stood, and no line has ever been taken. I'm still in pursuit of this dream & I hope to accomplish it much like you did, Ammar!

[lukasbrida]

I cried with you when you stepped foot in Egypt again! You are such an inspiration to me and probably so many more people out there! Keep up the fantastic work with Yes Theory, and much love from Austria ❤

[CaitlinFourie-qr]

This is the most beautiful video on YouTube right now. Brought me to tears

[jekabsstirna]

I really just cried watching this. I‘ve been watching the channel for 6 years. Between all the ups and downs. Seeing a true childhood dream come true after everything that happened with Ammar is INCREDIBLE. Fucking love everything about this, your channel and (haven‘t met you yet but) you guys in general.

My childhood dream, as far as I can remember, has been visiting the national parks of Canada. Walking between the biggest trees of the world and being in breath taking nature.

[tt_ips]

Watched the egypt videos 7 years ago as a 14 year old teenager, now watching it happen as a 21 year old woman, crying my eyes out. We are so proud of you Ammar🪂💙