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Ascendant Fox

Ascendant Fox is an Independent production company founded by Bart Ruspoli and Hester Ruoff. After working together on the hugely successful BAFTA and BIFA-nominated film, Boiling Point, the two came together to merge their production companies, Ascendant Films and Burton Fox Films, under one banner.

Ascendant Fox is a company that aims to create ambitious quality films that push the limits of genre. We seek original stories that leave a lasting impact, while empowering the creatives we work with to reach their full potential.

Hester Ruoff and Bart Ruspoli are exceptional talent with a strong development slate and we’re delighted to be backing them in bringing more powerful, distinctive stories to the screen.

- BBC Studios

“We are proud to partner with George and the brilliant minds at Ascendant Fox and Sunrise Films on such a socially and culturally relevant project. ‘Gassed Up’ is a thrilling story about a group of young Londoners and the choices they make.” - Tushar Jindal, head of film acquisitions for Prime Video

- VARIETY.com

“Having worked with director Barantini, DoP Matt Lewis and producer Bart Ruspoli before, it is a joy to be joining forces again to create more ‘on screen magic’ — with the added bonus of having Matriarch join the family.”

- Hester Ruoff of Burton Fox Films | VARIETY.com

”Boiling Point was one of the best experiences I’ve had on a set,” said Graham.

- The production is lead produced by Bart Ruspoli and Hester Ruoff at Ascendant Films, with Burton Fox Films, Graham’s new production banner Matriarch Productions... | SCREEN DAILY

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