Heart of Glass is a quiet, character-driven short film exploring emotional fragility, guarded identity, and the tension between strength and vulnerability.

The film centres on stillness rather than spectacle — using restrained visuals, subtle performances, and symbolic moments to examine what it means to protect oneself while longing to be seen. Rather than relying on dialogue or explicit exposition, the story unfolds through mood, texture, and observation.

At its core, Heart of Glass is about emotional armor — the ways people learn to harden themselves after being hurt, and the quiet cost of that protection. The film invites the viewer to sit with discomfort, silence, and internal conflict, allowing meaning to emerge gradually rather than being explained.

Visually, the project leans into minimalism and contrast: soft light against rigid composition, controlled movement against emotional tension. Every creative choice was guided by a desire to preserve intimacy and honesty, letting the audience feel the character’s internal state rather than interpret it intellectually.

Heart of Glass serves as a director-led exploration of storytelling beyond brand and campaign work — a space to develop tone, pacing, and emotional language that continues to inform Temidayo’s approach to commercial and narrative filmmaking alike.

Creative Focus

Narrative • Mood • Emotional Subtext • Visual Restraint