ABOUT

THE ASK
Create a cinematic yet grounded soundscape that feels authentically South African. Focus on rhythm and character-driven audio, using the characters’ personalities and development arcs to inform the sonic world. The goal was to hook viewers in the first 10 minutes while maintaining a strong creative vision throughout.

The Response
We joined early, deploying a second sound team on set to capture bespoke audio and location sounds based on the script. Collaborating with Emmy-winning sound designer Samir Foco, we crafted a Hollywood-worthy soundscape that balanced scale with nuance. We also worked closely with director Mandla Dube to ensure the audio remained true to his vision, using sound to underscore the heartbeat of the world and the evolution of its characters.

The word
“The contact, the reactions, and the sound design in all the hand-to-hand fight sequences are simpy perfect.” – Film Critic Pramit Chatterjee

No. 1 on Netflix
This new suspense thriller is the first African film to make it to No.1 on Netflix worldwide. Directed by the incomparable SAFTA-winning Director Mandlakayise Walter Dube. Heart of the Hunter is an on-screen adaptation of the book of the same name written by South African author Deon Meyer. The Audio Team at Pressure Cooker Studios handled all of the Audio Production for this fast-paced feature film. Here is a little teaser.