TINGLE | A Short Film | Psychological Thriller

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY XIAN ELDER

Completed script; Attaching financing

TINGLE is about an ASMR content creator abducted by a deranged fan who forces her to perform for him. The film explores voyeurism, obsession, and control—it's essentially Hitchcock with ASMR. A two-hander, most of the action is confined to one house, and will be shot in a single continuous take to heighten tension and immersion. Visually, I’m using bold blue and golden-orange tones, haze-filled interiors, and high-contrast lighting to reflect the emotional dynamic between characters. While the one-take approach poses challenges, my team is excited to take them on and plan to use VFX to blend certain sequences. TINGLE is about "masks." It's about how identity and performance can become survival.

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Producer — Jessica Mathews

Cinematographer — Matthew Skala