Apenzar Studios Presents
ASCENSION
We don't tell you what we do. We show you who you can become.
Season One
The ASCENSION series is a collection of films based on the real-world "Broken Equations" that producers face every day. Find your story.
THE KNIFE'S EDGE
A brilliant chef has built his dream restaurant, but is being bled dry by the tyranny of the invoice.
THE SHOWROOM
A furniture designer is trapped by the economics of traditional retail, unable to afford the very showrooms her work deserves.
THE EMPTY ROOM
A manager of luxury rentals is crushed by the massive upfront cost of furniture, turning his biggest expense into a barrier to growth.
THE C PRICE
A master coffee grower produces one of the world's finest beans, only to have her art valued against a generic number on a screen.
THE WAGER
A third-generation almond farmer finds his family's legacy on the brink, trapped between climate change and rising costs.
WOMEN'S GOLD
The leader of a Shea Butter cooperative sees her community's sacred work devalued by a chain of middlemen.
THE ALCHEMY
A master cacao farmer's rare, single-origin beans are dissolved into a commodity market that only values volume.
THE SOURCE
An elite private chef's multi-million dollar reputation is held hostage by an unreliable global supply chain.
THE SIGNATURE
A visionary hotel developer's landmark project is threatened by the crushing, multi-million dollar upfront cost of furniture.
For the Connected
Give Someone Their Big Break. And Get Yours.
The characters in these films are waiting to be discovered. Apenzar Studios is launching a global search for the talent to bring them to life. Join our official search party, introduce us to the talent you believe in, and share in the success.
For the Principals
Do You See Your Story?
These are not just films; they are reflections of real-world "Broken Equations". If you see your own struggle and ambition in these stories, it is because our protocols were designed for you. Discover the instrument that will secure your future.