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Heart Of The Hunter

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 Madlakayise 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.
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Manor Lords

Slavic Magic

This highly-anticipated medieval strategy game is set to release April 2024. We spent over two years working on this amazing project and had a wealth of resources and people onboard to bring it to life and ensure the soundtrack was a success. In order to create this authentic soundscape we relied heavily on collaborating with live musicians both locally and abroad who specialise in medieval instruments. We also wrote grand cinematic suites that captured the beauty and epic visuals of the game. We sent our key team to London to record at AIR Studios with a live orchestra and choir.
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Spotify Premium

Fausto Becatti, Bioscope Films

Internationally celebrated local Director Fausto Becatti of Bioscope Films, together with TBWA\SA and Pressure Cooker Studios created this authentic and South African relevant commercial for Spotify Premium. Local dancer Chelsea Samuels dances her way through gritty and iconinc Jozi locations, while local Poet Koleka Putuma’s words are carried by Pressure Cooker Music Composer, Keith Kavayi’s uniquely South African genre smashing beat.
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Five Fingers for Marseilles

BePhat Motel

Directed by Michael Matthews

This critically-acclaimed film is an original and contemporary African Western, pulling on political themes in local tongue. Our very own founder and composer James Matthes worked closely with Director Michael Matthews to create a locally relevant, yet world-class score that fits the Spaghetti-inspired feel. This rousing and heroic film was very well received in the international film festival circuits and won 5 Africa Academy Awards to its name in 2018. Available to watch on Netlfix, as well as Amazon Prime Video Sub-Saharan Africa.
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This Is Our Sacred Space

A studio as world-class as our team.
Not just a studio though, but a home for nurturing creativity.

Our Studio was built with a bigger story in mind, and we can deliver on any of your audio needs. One of our core company values is to build a platform for talent to flourish, both figuratively and literally. So we have put a lot of love and effort into our sacred space. Respect the sacred space.

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We are many, we are a team.

We prioritise collaboration both with our Clients, and among our Team.

This means that when we work with you, you’ll get familiar with our ‘Made by Many’ approach 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.

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MEET ALEX SMILLIE

We welcomed Alex Smillie at the beginning of the month as our Commercial Audio Engineer. He joins our team of audio pioneers and composers in Cape Town. From his early days

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“We're so grateful to have industry partners like you” “Thank you for your team's endless commitment to excellence in everything you take on.”
- Elmaree Bohm: LittleBig Productions
“I just wanted to send a personal thanks to you and the team for the incredible work you guys have done on our last two pieces. Both are worlds apart and the work was on a global level”
- Cameron Fraser, Creative Director: Joe Public
“Pressure cooker is aptly named. When I’m under pressure, that’s when they cook up the raddest track and audio solutions. I love working with them because they infuse talent and ability with an understanding of what we’re trying to achieve strategically. And that’s what turns a good piece into a great piece. Also, they’re nice people.”
- Marius van Rensburg, ECD: 99c
Recent AWARDS
YA'HUNGA FOREVER - CHICKEN LICKEN ​

IDIDTHAT Craft Awards: Nov 2022

DEVILSDORP - Best Achievement in Sound Design

SAFTA Golden Horn: 2021

Ranked 3rd Best Recording Studio

Loerie Awards: 2022

Toorbos - Best Achievement in Original Music/Score - Feature Film

SAFTA Golden Horn: 2021

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