Ascent Films | Video Production and Film Company in Kelowna

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.

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Jiri Bakala

Director / Cinematographer

Documentary director and cinematographer 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 National Geographic, AMI, Knowledge Network, Discovery Times, ABC, NBC, Czech Television, and many others. Jiri is also a DaVinci Resolve editor and experienced drone pilot.

Lucie Bakala

Producer / Editor

Lucie is an award-winning documentary film producer, photographer, location sound recordist, and editor. She has travelled extensively, and as a photographer, she is drawn to landscapes, cultures, and people she sees during her travels. Lucie’s recent work includes documentaries about a river watershed for the Washington State Department of Ecology, independent award-winning documentary “The Biggest Wish”, and several TV documentaries for Accessible Media Inc. television network.