ASCENT FILMS

A DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPANY

Ascent Films is an award-winning documentary film production company and a post-production boutique located in Northern 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 Alpha & FX Cameras
  • GoPro

Lenses

  • Samyang V-AF 20mm T1.9
  • Samyang V-AF 24mm T1.9
  • Samyang V-AF 35mm T1.9
  • Samyang V-AF 45mm T1.9
  • Samyang V-AF 75mm T1.9
  • Samyang V-AF 100mm T2.3
  • Samyang V-AF 1,7x Anamorphic Adapter
  • Samyang V-AF MF Adapter
  • 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
  • Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS

Audio

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

Support

  •  DJI RS3 Ronin stabilizer gimbal
  • Rhino 4’ slider
  • LED lighting, grip, & accessories

Aerial Cinematography

  • 4k drone
  • Spanish registration
  • Advanced Operations Pilot Certificate
  • FAA registration

Post Production

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

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

CLIENTS

Warner Bros
Volvo
CTV
NBC
PTM
Reuters
The Green Channel
TSN
CBC
NG2

Título del proyecto
Producción de documental audiovisual e inversión en equipamiento

 

Descripción del proyecto
El proyecto consistió en el desarrollo de una iniciativa de producción audiovisual de carácter documental en el medio rural de Cantabria, incluyendo la inversión en equipamiento audiovisual esencial para la actividad profesional. La ayuda contribuyó al fortalecimiento de la actividad creativa local y a la realización de contenidos documentales vinculados al territorio.

 

Proyecto cofinanciado por la Unión Europea a través del Fondo Europeo Agrícola de Desarrollo Rural (FEADER), en el marco del programa LEADER Cantabria 2023–2027.