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Manor Lords

DELIVERED ON ORIGINAL MUSIC

SLAVIC MAGIC / HOODED HORSE

Pressure Cooker Studios composed the original soundtrack for Manor Lords, the critically acclaimed medieval strategy game by solo developer Grzegorz Styczeń of Slavic Magic published by Hooded Horse. Over two years, our team in Cape Town worked closely with the developer to craft a cinematic, historically authentic score. We collaborated with specialist musicians across the globe, recorded period instruments, and captured a live string ensemble and choir at AIR Studios in London. The result is an emotionally rich and immersive soundtrack that has drawn praise from both players and critics. Described as “beautiful,” “haunting,” and “a massive part of the game’s success,” the Manor Lords OST is available on all major streaming platforms
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NEDBANK

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DELIVERED ON ORIGINAL MUSIC

We collaborated with Director Greg Gray of Romance Films and Joe Public on the Nedbank Discipline film, from the early stages of concept development. The original scope of the music was to create a piece that pushed into an ambient cinematic. What the creative team discovered was that the fast-paced edit needed a driving energy that would bring life to the ‘fitness’ message being delivered. The team worked with ambient textures, electronic layers and dynamic shifts that could subtly follow the characters’ emotional and physical journeys. The result is a score that doesn’t sit in the background – it drives the narrative, shifts with the story, and lands the emotional payoff with full force.
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Five Fingers for Marseilles

DELIVERED ON ORIGINAL MUSIC

DIRECTED BY MICHAEL MATTHEWS

Pressure Cooker Studios delivered the original score and provided music supervision for Five Fingers for Marseilles. James Matthes collaborated closely with director Michael Matthews to craft a world-class soundtrack rooted in local culture and inspired by the classic Spaghetti Western sound. Critically acclaimed and recently named one of The New York Times’ favourite films since the 2000s, the film blends contemporary African Western storytelling with powerful political themes. In 2024, Beyoncé cited it as a creative influence behind her Grammy-winning album Cowboy Carter, further underscoring its cultural and artistic impact.
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Heart Of The Hunter

DELIVERED ON AUDIO

NO.1 ON NETFLIX

Pressure Cooker Studios handled the entire audio production for Heart of the Hunter, from dialogue, sound design, and foley to the final mix. Our team crafted a rich and immersive sonic experience that drives the suspense and emotional intensity of this high-paced thriller. Directed by SAFTA-winning filmmaker Mandlakayise (Mandla) Dube, Heart of the Hunter is based on the bestselling novel by South African author Deon Meyer. It made history as the first African film to reach No. 1 on Netflix worldwide, not once, but twice. In thriller cinema, audio is central to building atmosphere, sustaining tension, and drawing viewers deep into the story. Our work on Heart of the Hunter plays a critical role in shaping that edge-of-your-seat experience and we’re proud to have contributed to such a landmark African production.
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This Is Our Sacred Space

A studio as world-class as our team.
Spanning two floors with 720m2 of dedicated space in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, our studios are more than just a workplace, they are purpose-built environments designed to nurture creativity and seamless collaboration.

Designed by renowned studio architects Pilchner-Schoustal, every detail has been crafted to meet the evolving demands of music and audio production and post-production.

Our facilities include two Dolby Atmos theatres, a dedicated Foley Stage, control rooms, tracking rooms, and 15 individual composition and audio edit suites.

We haven’t just built a studio, we’ve created a sacred space where talent can flourish.

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We are many, we are a team.

At Pressure Cooker Studios, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, within our team and with our clients.

With a large diverse in-house full-time team of creatives and a global network of collaborators, when you work with us, you’ll experience our Made by Many approach. A process where we put many of our specialised hands on deck to ensure that whatever we deliver to you will capture your vision and bring your brave ideas to life.

We believe the best way to innovate is by growing talent. We’re constantly learning from one another and are committed to nurturing the next generation of industry talent, building a creative community that sets a new standard with every project we touch.

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“The contact, the reactions, and the sound design in all the hand-to-hand fight sequences are simply perfect.”
- Film Critic Pramit Chatterjee on Heart of the Hunter
“The score from James Matthes is absolutely beautiful, producing one of the best scores of the year. If the script, direction, and cinematography don’t suck you in, the music ebbing and flowing with the struggles of the characters will certainly do the trick.”
- Douglas Davidson, Founder of Elements of Madness on Five Fingers for Marseilles
“This is hands down the best medieval music I have heard, game looks amazing too can’t wait for early access”
- Manor Lords Fan on the Game Trailer
Recent AWARDS
MERIT FOR CHICKEN LICKEN 'FEEL THE FIRE'

One Show Awards: 2024

Bronze for best original score for chicken licken's mazibuko magic

Ciclope Awards: 2023

Ranked 2nd Best recording studio


Loerie Awards: 2023

DEVILSDORP - BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN

SAFTA Golden Horn: 2021

RANKED 3RD BEST RECORDING STUDIO

Loerie Awards: 2022

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