Drop Zone Everest Drop Zone Everest, by acclaimed filmmaker Dan Myrick (The Blair Witch Project), follows a team of former U.S. Special Operators as they skydive into Mt. Everest in honor of those lost during the Global War on Terror. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the majestic Himalayan mountains, Drop Zone Everest captures the challenges and excitement of preparing and executing jumps into the world’s highest drop zones. In this unforgiving terrain, one wrong move could prove disastrous. Along with facing the harsh conditions of Nepal’s Everest region, the team must also come to terms with the emotional scars of a war that’s lasted more than two decades. Best New Documentary - CarbonTV Awards 2023. Official Selection 2023: Sunscreen Film Festival.