About Kelowna Film Studios
KFS supports film, television, commercial, documentary, broadcast and branded projects with producer-level planning and practical local execution.
What KFS Is Now
The company began with a dedicated production stage in 2022. Today, KFS is focused on the wider system around the work: crew, equipment, vendors, locations, logistics, communication, delivery and people who solve problems quickly.
We approach every project with a service-producer mindset built on clarity, accountability and execution. From large-scale narrative productions to focused creative initiatives, our priority is maintaining structured processes that respect creative leadership while keeping timelines and budgets aligned.
Narrative, commercial, documentary, interview, rental and production-support work followed, giving KFS practical experience with both controlled studio work and the realities of small-to-mid-size production in the Okanagan.
The company shifted toward the wider production system: crew, equipment, locations, logistics, vendors, power, transport, communication and delivery across Kelowna and Interior British Columbia.
KFS is focused on serious service production, regional production support, gear access and practical relationships that make the Okanagan easier to choose for visiting and locally developed work.
Producer-led
Owner & award-winning director / producer
James Alton is a Canadian director, producer, and cinematographer based in British Columbia, and the founder of Kelowna Film Studios. His work spans narrative film, documentary, commercials, and broadcast content, with credits across Netflix, Disney/ABC, Amazon Studios, CTV/Bell Media, Global News, and major digital platforms.
James has produced and directed award-winning films including The Keepers, Mabel, Blood Brothers, and Because She's Adopted, screening internationally and earning multiple jury and festival awards. His projects range from intimate character-driven shorts to feature-length documentaries and national commercial campaigns.
Through Kelowna Film Studios, James has led productions from lean three-person documentary crews to 80+ person narrative sets, collaborating with union crews including IATSE 891 and ICG 669, international VFX teams, broadcast partners, agencies and local production departments. His approach is practical, story-first and execution-driven, with a focus on keeping schedules tight, budgets disciplined and visuals uncompromising.
James is also actively involved in developing and packaging new scripted projects, positioning productions for Canadian and international financing while advocating for British Columbia and the Okanagan as a competitive production centre.
Actress, screenwriter & co-producer
Marie Ashwood is an actress, writer, and co-producer working across film, television, and digital media. In addition to her on-screen work, she is deeply involved in development, creative strategy, and producing, with a strong focus on story, performance, and audience positioning.
Marie has collaborated closely with James Alton and Kelowna Film Studios on multiple projects, including commercial campaigns, the narrative short The Letter, and several upcoming feature and scripted projects in active development.
As a co-producer, she plays a hands-on role in shaping creative direction, refining scripts, and aligning projects with financing, talent and market strategy. Her background as a working actor gives her a distinct advantage in development and production, bridging performance, writing and producing with clarity and intention.
Marie is particularly strong at identifying character-driven material with commercial viability, and at building cohesive creative teams around emerging projects.
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