Young Lisa (Elda Testa) lives in perpetual fear, believing the dark creatures she so skillfully draws will manifest and end her life. In other words, her house is a trap. Her lovable Grandpa (Harold Thomas) offers her the ultimate comfort: he assures her the monsters aren't real, but then confides a secret—even if they were, she's safe. He is known in certain circles as "The Prince of the Abominables," promising to dispatch any unwelcome visitor in a far more awful way. Reassured, Lisa sleeps quietly. Her Grandpa will indeed ensure her safety, but protecting her will require much more than just a goodnight lullaby.

 

FINALE is not just a dark fantasy short about love and fear; it's a groundbreaking proof-of-concept for hybrid content production using the technologies developed in-house by Synthetic Frame.

 

The film was initially shot with a low budget in a grueling 24-hour marathon using a Red Camera to capture authentic, human-generated footage. This original, raw material was then AI-augmented, transforming the final product. This process—blending essential human creativity with sophisticated, AI-powered technology— has allowed a very small, agile team to achieve the visual complexity and higher production value typically reserved only to bigger production companies. FINALE demonstrates how even FX-demanding storytelling can now be managed  by independent creators, effectively democratizing high-end filmmaking.