Ascending Films

24/11/2022

“Run Like a Rebel” ✊🏽 - Watch the brand-new trailer for Ascending Films “Rebellious 8”. Premiering 2023.

https://youtu.be/vDlt-92-_Ak

Crew

Written & Directed by Alexander Piñeiro
Assistant Director & Cinematographer Max Bovin
Produced by Ascending Films
Casting by Ascending Films
Sound Operator: Samuel Perez
Assistant Camera: Nathan Grant
Grip: Adam Cohen
Set Coordinator: Kathryn Cobos
Production Assistants: Rory Knox & Adam Umanzor
Hair & Makeup by Makeup by Nikolette
Visual Effects by Bovins Video Productions
Editing by AP Suave Studios
Post Sound Engineer Les Correa
Musical Score Les Correa
Title by Crash Creative!

Cast

Ramon played by Cesar Munoz
Madera played by Rose Guiterrez
Alana played by Alana Johnson
Kawan played by Nassier Kelly
Aurea played by Aurea Gonzalez
Senior Hielo played by Alexander Piñeiro
Junior Hielo played by Zach Mellado
Headphones Girl played by Sophia Parola
Deli Owner played by Leon Gonzalez
Deli Owners Wife played by Jeannette Melendez
Deli Shopper played by Luis Aparazu
Newscaster Voice played by Amy Correa Bell

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15/11/2022

Alana ⚡️: Energetic. Always playing the joker card, and can run at the speed of light. She doesn’t take anything seriously even when it gets serious, that is, unless it includes Madera. She catches things way before the other rebels which at times makes her feel like the black sheep. Strong will, kind, but not weak.

🎭Played by Alana Johnson

🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

📼 Genre: Dramatic Comedy

⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃

10/11/2022

Are you ready to meet the Rebels? 👀

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🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag-tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation, there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

Genre 📼: Dramatic Comedy

07/11/2022

Kawan 🦸🏽‍♂️: The natural-born leader, a do-gooder. He works a mundane job and wishes for something exciting to happen in his life. An avid reader of comic books and is always the first to volunteer for a cause, even if he doesn’t want to do it. As hard as he tries, he is not good at using his telekinetic powers and dreams of being more than just another guy in the system.

🎭 Played by Nassier Kelly

🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag-tag group of individuals who act as a family. Using their superpowers to operate a working business; however, since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation, there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

📼 Genre: Dramatic Comedy

⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃

03/11/2022

Alex 🥶: A reckless individual, who doesn’t respond well to authority. Really does what he wants and is surprised when there are consequences for it. Older brother to Zach, who he still treats like a kid but deep down, he cares. Loves to tease, and crack jokes. Looks to Madera like a real mother.

🎭 Played by Alexander Piñeiro

🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag-tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation, there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

📼 Genre: Dramatic Comedy

⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃

01/11/2022

Zach 🥊 : Determined to prove himself, going to lengths that are beyond his own limits. Younger brother to Alex, who he has looked up to growing up, but now has ambitions to surpass him. He may seem aggressive at first, but its because he believes in doing whats right, living in a world defined by many wrongs.

🎭 Played by Zach Mellado

🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

📼 Genre: Dramatic Comedy

⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃

27/10/2022

Madera 👸🏽: Real mother to some, Guardian to most. She has a steel will and possesses a strength beyond her superpowers. Thick skin, a gentle heart but runs her house with an iron fist because mama dont play that. Even though she didn’t ask for it, she is a mother figure to the rebels. Shes leads the team and the family business, Latinx Rebels Construction.

🎭 Played by Rose Guiterrez

🎬 “Rebellious 8” is the story of a rag tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation there is one final act in an attempt to save it.

📼 Genre: Dramatic Comedy

⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃

24/10/2022

We are very excited to reveal that our latest short film, “Rebellious 8” has been completed! 🎁🎞️
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Logline 📑: Rebellious 8 is the story of a rag tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation there is one final act in an attempt to save it.
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Genre 📼: Dramatic Comedy
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⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃
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Shoutout to all of the talented people involved with R8. We are very proud of this film and it’s message. Very much looking forward to the movie screening premiere in the coming months!
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24/10/2022

We are very excited to reveal that our latest short film, “Rebellious 8” has been completed! 🎁🎞️
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Logline 📑: Rebellious 8 is the story of a rag tag group of individuals who act as a family, using their superpowers to operate a working business; however since the times of COVID, their business has been failing. Out of desperation there is one final act in an attempt to save it.
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Genre 📼: Dramatic Comedy
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⚠️ The Official Trailer will be released on Thanksgiving Day! 11/24/2022 🦃
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Shoutout to all of the talented people involved with R8. We are very proud of this film and it’s message. Very much looking forward to the movie screening premiere in the coming months!
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⚓️_____Crew_____⚓️
Written & Directed by Alexander Piñeiro
Assistant Director & Cinematographer Max Bovin
Produced by Ascending Films
Casting by Ascending Films
Sound Operator: Samuel Perez
Assistant Camera: Nathan Grant
Grip: Adam Cohen
Set Coordinator: Kathryn Cobos
Production Assistants: Rory Knox & Adam Umanzor
Hair & Makeup by Makeup by Nikolette
Visual Effects by Bovins Video Productions
Editing by AP Suave Studios
Post Sound Engineer Les Correa
Title by Crash Creative!
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🎭_____Cast_____🎭
Ramon played by Cesar Munoz
Madera played by Rose Guiterrez
Alana played by Alana Johnson
Kawan played by Nassier Kelly
Aurea played by Aurea Gonzalez
Senior Hielo played by Alexander Piñeiro
Junior Hielo played by Zach Mellado
Headphones Girl played by Sophia Perola
Deli Owner played by Leon Gonzalez
Deli Owners Wife played by Jeannette Melendez
Deli Shopper played by Luis Aparazu
Newscaster Voice played by Amy Correa Bell
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14/01/2022

🚨 ATTENTION 🚨
We have good news and bad news to share.
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Good news ✅: The Lions Den is currently being submitted to nationwide film festivals and we will update you on further developments in terms of selects, finalists, etc.
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Bad news 😕: We will be taking down The Lions Den from digital streaming services starting on January 21st! You will no longer be able to view the film until further notice so get your last views in! ⏰
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Thinking on a positive note, we are pushing forward the envelope in order to get our works of art viewed across the country. If you have been a part of these productions, whether crew or cast feel proud because as a result of this we are also pushing you as well! 🍾🙏🏽
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Looking forward to more good news to share with you all in the future 🎬

11/01/2022

Podcast is back in action! We're excited to be back on the mics 🎙

We are your hosts Alex and Max! Let's talk about the newest AF film, The Lions Den, the latest in the film industry, & how we progress ourselves as filmmaker...

29/10/2021

In a world fallen to pure chaos and anarchy, it's Predator Vs. Prey. Kill or be killed.

Directed by Max Bovin
Produced by Ascending Films
Cinematography by Max Bovin, Matthew Zavist, Nathan Grant
Audio Mixer by Nicholas Calabro & Wilfred La Salle
Set Photography by Alex Philip
Fight Choreography by Bhojraj Harry, Alex Philip & Wilfred La Salle
Edit & VFX by Max Bovin
Makeup/SFX by Nicole Botte

Huntress- Isabelle Courtney
Militia Commander - Alexander Pineiro
Grunt 1 - Adam Cohen
Grunt 2 - Zach Mellado
Grunt 3 - Rory Knox
Driver - Wilfred La Salle
Grunt 5 - Yanko Valentin
Grunt 6 - Jeremy Rios
Huntress 2 - Reyna Gonzalez

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27/10/2021

The Ascending Films Archive 🎞
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The Lions Den 🛡 (2021) | The world has succumbed to a global blackout. There is no power left, as humanity has devolved into rioting, pillaging, looting and killing others. We follow one woman who refuses to let the past die and holds onto hope for a bright future.
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Fun fact 💡: Towards the end of production, one of the members of the film had fallen ill and could not continue with the project. Their role was later replaced by the director of the film himself and all of the original scenes were re-shot.

Watch The Lions Den Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IXGyAiHZCI

The world has succumbed to a global blackout. There is no power left, as humanity has devolved into rioting, pillaging, looting and killing others. We follow...

27/10/2021

The Ascending Films Archive 🎞
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Out Ahead 🎖 (2021) | Set in 1944, north Western Europe where 3 soldiers are placed on the forefront of world war 2. During a moment of rest, we experience intimate human moments among solders, caught in a battle they can’t win.
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Fun fact 💡: All the actors in this film are also participants of war re enactment events. All of the costumes, props and set pieces are used for these theatrical purposes as well as the film itself

Watch Out Ahead now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfkmnmgBpKM&t=1s

19/08/2021

The Ascending Films Archive 🎞
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Replica (2020) 🧬 | A modern day period where two masterminds create a groundbreaking series of synthetic beings made to replicate humans. Inspired by the Ideas of blade Runner, and Mega Man X series.
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Fun fact 💡: The fight choreography for Replica is an original sequence formulated by an ex-marine and member of the Ascending Films production team

19/08/2021

The Ascending Films Archive 🎞
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Ascension 🤖| In year 2077, mankind has tapped into the power of the mobile suit opening the doors for a new era in warfare. A mysterious rebellion rises to oppose this power.
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Fun fact 💡: All of the mech action in this film is done using stop motion. A filming technique in which objects are physically manipulated in small increments between individually photographed frames so that they will appear to exhibit independent motion or change when the series of frames is played back.
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Available to watch now on the Ascending Films YouTube channel.

05/08/2021

The Ascending Films Archive 🎞
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The Relic (2019)🗿 | A tale of 3 friends, ruminating on a friendship laid by lies and deceit. Until 1 day they happen upon an object that exposes them for who they really are.
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Fun fact 💡 : The Relic is a suspense short film all shot with an improvised script, including the dialogue, shots, blocking and location
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Available to watch now on the Ascending Films YouTube channel. Link in bio 🔗

25/06/2021

As we close in on almost a year since the birth of Ascending Films, we want to celebrate this small milestone of almost 200 followers on Facebook with all of you 🙏🏽. Thank you for your continued support! 💯
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If you haven’t already seen it, go watch our latest Short film, “Out Ahead” on YouTube. A WW2 drama short focused around a single platoons survival. Video link below 📲

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfkmnmgBpKM&t=1s

28/05/2021

“Out Ahead” — It’s Europe 1944. In the heat of conflict, one American platoon will be tasked with a dangerous mission that will change the outcome of the World War…

Directed by Max Bovin
Produced by Ascending Films, Adam Cohen & Alexio Barboza
Assistant Camera - Nicholas Calabro
Boom Operator - Louis Pan
Audio Mixer - Alex Pineiro

Private Harry - Adam Cohen
Private Jackson - Alexio Barboza
Private Lance - James A. Cajigas
Sgt. Lundin - Connor Amato
M8 Driver - Kevin Carrol

Special Thank you to Museum of American Armor and Long Island Living History Association

“Out Ahead” — It’s Europe 1944. In the heat of conflict, one American platoon will be tasked with a dangerous mission that will change the outcome of the Wor...

26/05/2021

You want a battle? Heres a War ⚔️- 2 days until “Out Ahead” releases 🎁
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It takes a village, time and loads of effort to produce projects like Out Ahead & Replica 🎞 If you are interested in supporting future productions, go to the link below! 🔗
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Every donation will be acknowledged by name (if you consent) in our future posts & videos. We at AF appreciate your continued support! 🙏🏽😍

www.patreon.com/ascendingfilms

23/05/2021

“Europe 1944. In the heat of conflict, one American platoon will be tasked with a dangerous mission that will change the outcome of the World War.” ⚔️
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Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with Ascending Films as our latest film “Out Ahead” releases on May 28th. In honor of all of our veterans, the full film will be available for free on our Instagram and YouTube pages🎖📺
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