Halfway People
HALFWAY PEOPLE is a short film written and directed by Tom Petch and produced at Dark Wave Film. The film explores the emerging creative space between traditional filmmaking and generative AI.
Characters, voices, locations and the musical score were created using AI tools, guided by the storytelling vision of a human writer and director. The project was developed both as a narrative film and as a demonstration of Dark Wave’s capabilities in AI-assisted film production.
At Dark Wave, we believe the future of filmmaking lies not in replacing creativity with technology, but in combining the two to create new cinematic possibilities.
Bringing the Past to Life with AI
At Dark Wave, we believe the past can speak louder than ever-especially when given a voice through cutting-edge technology.
For the podcast Speed Aggression Surprise, we created a cinematic ident that transports audiences to the dramatic events of the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. Using AI, we reconstructed scenes never captured on camera, generating historically accurate imagery from photographs taken on location during the siege. These AI-enhanced visuals allowed us to recreate pivotal moments with vivid intensity, immersing the audience in an event etched into British history.
This is what we do at Dark Wave: we turn the untold into the unforgettable.
AI Film Generation
At Dark Wave, we’re pioneering a new cinematic frontier - where creativity meets code.
Our latest fashion film harnesses the storytelling power of AI to craft a visually arresting experience that blends innovation with artistry. From art direction to cast to cinematography, the values are the same - only the technology has changed. This isn’t just a film - it’s a glimpse into the future of branded content. As leaders in AI-driven filmmaking, we’re pushing boundaries to deliver bold, beautiful stories that resonate with audiences in entirely new ways.