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 drone
- 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