Ascension
Directed by Dylan Wineland
USA ∙ 5 MIN ∙ Documentary, Experimental ∙ 2026 ∙ English
Ascension explores that magical state when thought falls away and rider, motorcycle and road begin to feel like one continuous experience. Told through Aaron’s perspective, the film tries to capture something many riders recognize but struggle to explain: the rare moments on a motorcycle when you are completely, unmistakably present.
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Director Statement
Our goal has always been to put our experiences that we cannot put into words into our films. We have always set out on a mission to visually represent the divine experience that one can reach through riding their motorcycle. We believe this film is the closest we've been to achieving that.
Director Bio
Dylan Wineland is a Salt Lake City-based director and cinematographer whose work is driven by a fascination with human experience, striking imagery and the things that are often difficult to put into words.
A TMFF alumnus, Dylan’s film While We’re Here screened at TMFF in 2024. His work has taken him around the world on documentaries, series and commercial projects for clients including HBO, Red Bull and the Olympics, but motorcycles remain a recurring part of his filmmaking.
Credits
Directed by
Dylan Wineland
Written by
Produced by
Cast
Aaron McClintock
Cinematography
Connor Barnes, Marcus Catlett, Luke Bredar
Editing
Colour
Music & Sound
