ASCENT FILMS

A DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPANY

Ascent Films Inc. is an award-winning documentary film production company and a post-production boutique with locations in Canada and Spain. We are passionate about storytelling, nature, arts, and people. Our projects include film and television documentaries, commercials, and corporate films. We work internationally and are fluent in English, French, Slovak, and Czech.

THE TEAM

Jiri Bakala

Director | Cinematographer | Editor

Documentary director, cinematographer, and editor Jiri Bakala has been making films for more than 25 years, winning numerous awards for his work. He has worked internationally and created content for numerous major broadcasters, as well as many corporate clients.

Jiri is a licensed drone pilot and an experienced aerial cinematographer.

Lucie Bakala

Producer | Editor | Photographer

Lucie is an award-winning documentary film producer, photographer, location sound recordist, and editor. She is also a resourceful researcher, who can find an answer for just about anything.

Lucie’s work includes numerous broadcast documentaries, as well as corporate, and educational projects.

PORTFOLIO

EQUIPMENT WE USE

Cameras

  • Sony PXW-FX9
  • Sony Alpha α7RV
  • GoPro

Lenses

  • Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS Servo Zoom
  • Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS
  • Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS
  • Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG/DN Contemporary

Audio

  • Zoom F8n eight track field recorder / mixer
  • Sony & Sennheiser RF microphone systems
  • Shotgun microphones
  • Studio voice microphones

Support

  • DJI RS3 Ronin stabilizer gimbal
  • Rhino 4’ slider
  • LED lighting

Aerial Cinematography

  • 4k aerial imagery system
  • Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate
  • FAA registration

Post Production

  • Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Studio
  • Adobe Suite
  • 4k mastering
  • 5.1 surround sound
  • Closed captioning

Please, inquire about detailed list of our production equipment and its rental availability and pricing.

CLIENTS