Ascension-Oscar Nominated for Best Doc 2022

Observational - China 2021

Winner - Grand Jury Prize, Documentary
Winner - Albert Maysles First Documentary Film Award
Tribeca Film Festival 2021

Winner of 3 Cinema Eye Honors:
Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography
Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Score


The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the "Chinese Dream." This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.