Tick Hero

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Client House of Films
Role Directing & Post-Production
Category Original IP
Year 2026
01 // THE SYNOPSIS

The Brief

A high tension psychological short film tracking the final minutes of a meticulous specialist trapped in a high stakes countdown. The narrative leverages tight close ups, rhythmic sound design, and claustrophobic framing to create an overwhelming sense of urgency.

02 // CHALLENGE

Challenge

Maintaining extreme dramatic tension within a single, highly restricted room while highlighting complex mechanical details and subtle facial micro expressions.

03 // APPROACH

Approach

Designing a rigid, macro heavy shot list with clinical camera movements, paired with custom macro lens setups and an escalating sound design layer that mirrors a racing heartbeat.

04 // RESULT

Result

A gripping, highly atmospheric proof of concept that demonstrates our capabilities in building deep psychological dread and mechanical visual storytelling.