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The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky

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Oct 02, 2025

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American Samoa, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Martinique, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Virgin Islands, British, Virgin Islands, U.S., United States Minor Outlying Islands

About the film

A group of storm chasers battle nature’s most powerful storms to seek answers that will save lives. 

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

0h 48m

Released

2024

Director

Martin Lisius

Producer

Kim George

Cast

Marisa Hampton, Rich Summers, Tim Marshall, Chuck Doswell

Awards & recognition

Reale Film Festival

Best Cinematography

Los Angeles Cinematography AWARDS

BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM CINEMATOGRAPHY

Raw Science Film Festival

Jury Award: Professional Documentary

Canadian Cinematography Awards

BEST DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY

Chatham-Kent International Film Festival

Official Selection

Cinema Palooza

Official Election

CineMosaic Film Festival

Official Selection

APOX Film Festival

Official Selection

Imbibe Cinema

Official Selection

IFA-Indie Film Awards

Official Selection

Húsavík Explorers Festival

Official Selection

What people are saying

Written and directed by veteran storm chaser Martin Lisius, The Chasers of Tornado Alley takes us on a whirlwind tour of life in the Great Plains. Examining all aspects of the storm, Lisius probes the social, environmental and scientific implications of these intriguing, but potentially dangerous weather events.

Olivia Ballington

Indy Reviews

While Lisius’s documentary digs deep into the science behind these storms, it does so in a way that anyone can understand. The Chasers of Tornado Alley will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation of tornadoes – and mother nature in general.

SIONAINN STEVENS

Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival

The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky is an insightful documentary that demystifies the thrilling world of storm chasing, contrasting the Hollywood dramatization in Twisters. Martin Lisius offers a grounded look at the scientific and personal motivations behind this profession, enriched by high-resolution footage and expert interviews. It’s a must-watch for anyone fascinated by the real-life heroes who study and track these natural phenomena.

Alan Ng

Film Threat

The Chasers of Tornado Alley: Touching the Sky rewards its viewers with an experience of utter beauty, found in both the stable, picturesque shots and the urgency infused footage from active chases. It is the kind of exhilarating adventure that does not need a villain to make the ride worthwhile. Instead it reminds you that some of the best joys are found in being witnesses.

Indy Shorts Mag Team

Indy Shorts

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