The Melody of Mercy
Proof of Concept - Film | Psychological Thriller | 2026 | 31min
The story is set against the backdrop of a town gripped by an ominous melody hysteria, loosely inspired by folklore. At its core, it is an investigative thriller that begins with suspicious insurance claims emerging from a sanatorium. The short film serves as a proof of concept that can be extended to a limited series or a full-length feature film. The film explores what fear does to people as both a visual and an auditory experience.
✨First Ever Exclusive Premiere – 18th July 2026 (Saturday)
IN-PERSON / ONLINE REGISTERATION
BIOSCOPEN LEIDEN, KIJKHUIS ZAAL1
Vrouwenkerksteeg 10, 2312 WS Leiden
Timing: 16:30 - 18:00
BIOSCOPEN LEIDEN, KIJKHUIS ZAAL1
Vrouwenkerksteeg 10, 2312 WS Leiden
Timing: 16:30 - 18:00
Produced by Sandeep & Raghav
Written & Directed by Sandeep Suresh Kumar
Written by Suzanne van der Leeden
Cinematography Prithvi Chauhan
Editing Raghav Suresh Kumar
Music Composed by Aramis Silverke
Gaffer & Key Grip by Alexandros Theodorakis
Art Direction Ola Bielen
VFX Supervisor Dharani Balan
Cast
Victor Löw, Loveday Smith, Nick Stankevich, Milan van Aagten, Mumbi Kuguru & Daniella Down
Written & Directed by Sandeep Suresh Kumar
Written by Suzanne van der Leeden
Cinematography Prithvi Chauhan
Editing Raghav Suresh Kumar
Music Composed by Aramis Silverke
Gaffer & Key Grip by Alexandros Theodorakis
Art Direction Ola Bielen
VFX Supervisor Dharani Balan
Cast
Victor Löw, Loveday Smith, Nick Stankevich, Milan van Aagten, Mumbi Kuguru & Daniella Down
