Ascension: The story of two brothers who brought drifting to the big screen

Two Brothers, One Film: The Birth of ASCENSION

The story of "ASCENSION", the documentary film about Axel François, goes far beyond a simple drift competition. It's a journey into a fascinating and little-explored world, but it's also the fruit of a unique collaboration. It's a cinematic project brought to life by two creators, Vincent Lepeigneul and Julien Lepeigneul (aka Julien Rogue), united by their passion, talent and determination. Together, they succeeded in fusing their respective skills to create a cinematic work that blends drift, emotion and narrative.

A Unique Artistic Collaboration

Julien Rogue: The visionary director who shaped the soul of ASCENSION

Julien Rogue (real name Julien Lepeigneul) is much more than a director: he's a craftsman of the image, a passionate storyteller who constantly seeks to capture the essence of the moment. Coming from the world of automotive and stunt video, he has honed his eye by filming the most technical performances with a surgical sense of framing and a marked aesthetic. For Ascension, he was involved at every stage: framing, editing, calibration, canvassing and logistics. His quest for sincerity led him to create a film that goes beyond the simple sports documentary, becoming a deep immersion in the world of drifting and the intimate trajectory of Axel François. Behind the camera, he captures the fragility of human moments and the power of engines, orchestrating a visual narrative as dynamic as it is poetic. With a rare rigor and absolute fidelity to his vision, Julien has transformed passion into cinema.

Vincent Lepeigneul: The Multi-Tasking Artist Behind the Visual and Sonic Magic of ASCENSION

Talented composer, computer graphics designer, webdesigner, cameraman, director of photography, sound engineer... Vincent Lepeigneul embodies the rare versatility that transforms an independent production into a true work of cinema. Behind every light, every carefully sculpted sound, lies his artistic sensibility. He designed Ascension's visual and sound identity with an almost obsessive eye for detail, creating an immersive and deeply emotional universe. His mastery of images, sounds and narration makes him much more than a technician: he's a veritable conductor of the shadows, capable of elevating a documentary story to the level of a sensory experience. Alongside his brother Julien, he forms an exceptional pair whose complementary talents give birth to a film as powerful as it is personal.

A Moving and Passionate Documentary Film

The film is more than just a documentary about motor racing. It's an immersion in the world of drifting, a spectacular sport that combines technique and adrenalin, but also a human story, marked by skids, victories and defeats. Axel François, the young driver, is at the heart of this project, but the film goes far beyond the sporting aspect. It's an adventure of passion, friendship and, above all, a quest for glory, where every detail echoes moments of deep emotion. It's not just a story of spinning cars, but a true story of family, dreams and the climb towards an ultimate goal.

Through the poignant images captured by Julien and the immersive music of Vincent, the film takes us on an emotional journey that reveals the behind-the-scenes of this often misunderstood sport. The frantic races, international competitions, challenges and obstacles overcome thus become a metaphor for the personal struggles and sacrifices we make to pursue our dreams. "ASCENSION" is an emotional work for all those who believe that behind every competition lies a true life story.

A cinematic journey that leaves a lasting impression

The story of "ASCENSION" is above all a human adventure. Much more than a simple sporting narrative, this film is about family, determination and art. Through their hard work, Vincent and Julien have created a film that captures both the rigor of drifting and the emotional intensity that lies behind each race. It's not just a quest for a podium finish, but an ascent towards the realization of a dream, a metaphor for the commitment that everyone puts into their passions, their work, and their lives.

"ASCENSION" is not just a documentary film about a drift driver; it is also a testimony to the journey of those who seek to go ever higher, to challenge their limits, and to overcome their trials. The creation of this film, with its family influence, has made it possible to bring together the passion for cinema and the automobile in a coherent and impactful work.

It's the result of a unique collaboration, where love of cinema, emotion and drifting come together in a cinematic work that goes far beyond what one might expect from a simple film about motor racing.