Wicklow Wolf
Shot on 16mm in the Wicklow Mountains, this Richard Childs–directed piece blends analogue texture with a CG wolf created by our in-house team — crafted on location, finished in post.
Published
February 26, 2026
Author
Tiny Ark
Category
commercial
Studio
Tiny Ark
Our project with Wicklow Wolf brought us into the Wicklow Mountains to create a beautifully crafted, film-led piece — shot entirely on 16mm. Concepted and directed by Richard Childs, the film leans into a rich, textured aesthetic that only analogue can deliver. Shooting on film brought a different rhythm to the set — more considered, more deliberate — and added a tangible depth to the landscape.
Working with our actor on location, we built performances around a character that wasn’t physically there: the wolf. The key visual element of the film was always going to be this creature, but on set, it existed purely in imagination. Careful blocking, eyelines, and a few practical tricks helped us capture believable interactions against the vast mountain backdrop.
Back in the studio, our in-house motion design team brought the wolf to life as a detailed 3D model, seamlessly integrating it into the 16mm footage. The final result blends analogue texture with digital craft — a grounded, cinematic piece where the wild feels both real and mythic at the same time.
