(Studio · Chicago)
A Chicago video
production agency.
What is Ascent Studios?
Based in Chicago, Ascent Studios is a video production agency offering a personalized approach to crafting visually captivating marketing through creative storytelling.
Founded in 2025 and led by Stefan Lewikowski — who brings over a decade of experience in photo and video — we’ve worked with clients in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and on projects worldwide in Italy, Ibiza, Bali, Costa Rica, and beyond.
We specialize in brand commercials, tourism, and social media content. Committed to high-quality productions that exceed expectations, we help brands elevate their presence and tell compelling stories.
(Mantra)
Authentic moments, real emotions, and the feeling of being immersed in a story.
Capabilities
- Brand Commercials01
- Tourism Films02
- Social Media Content03
- Personal Branding04
- Music Videos05
- Direction & Cinematography06
About the founder
Stefan Lewikowski
Founder · Director
Stefan
Lewikowski.
My journey as a creative started with a love for adventure and a desire to never forget the moments that make life exciting. What began as a way to preserve memories naturally evolved into a career — leading me to work on music videos, personal branding films, festival projects, and today, commercial advertising for brands.
Travel has shaped who I am as a filmmaker. When I was 19, I traveled across the world to Bali to help film a documentary — an eye-opening experience that showed me I could combine my passion for storytelling with my love for exploring new places. Since then, I’ve traveled to over fifteen countries to keep pushing my creative boundaries.
Why work with us
Creativity, flexibility,
and collaboration.
Backed by more than a decade of photo and video experience, we work closely with you to understand your business and make the process easy — so we deliver a project your team is proud of.
At the core of our work, it’s all about authentic moments, real emotions, and the feeling of being immersed in a story.
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