Overview
Hicham Bensassi is a multi-disciplinary auteur and AAA composer with over 15 years of experience across global stages, museums, and interactive media. His current vision is the creation of a vast, interconnected universe anchored by a debut fantasy mystery novel, which serves as the foundational source material for a future feature film he will direct. This transmedia IP expands through two distinct gaming experiences: the atmospheric, Bakshi-meets-Ghibli world of The Journey of the Gnomes and a high-octane Cyberpunk FPS. By bridging literature, cinema, and game design, Hicham is redefining immersive storytelling through a cohesive, artist-led trajectory that translates complex artistic visions into global commercial IP.
The Vision
From 2029 onwards, my trans-media ecosystem scales into its highest-valuation window as House of Imaginarium transitions from individual brand partnerships into major cinematic releases and higher-budget video game productions. Backed by the market validation of my early shipped titles, standalone soundtracks, and novel campaigns, this phase opens up multi-million-pound corporate revenue streams, including global feature film box office participation, seven-figure publisher funding for AA/AAA games, premium sync licensing opportunities for my extensive music catalogue, and passive franchise IP licensing across global merchandise, tabletop games, and spin-off media.</p>
The Journey of the Gnomes:
Visual: A high-impact cinematic shot showing the Bakshi-meets-Ghibli aesthetic. Caption: Atmospheric Adventure | Official Trailer June 2nd | Steam Bullet Fest. Achievements: confirmed for Steam Bullet fest, Games Tikker trailer upload (80K subscribers), Submitted for indiecade & NYX Awards. Monetisation: OSTS, Art Books, Merchandise + sequels
A Place called Vector:
Visual: A gritty, high-contrast neon environment shot. Caption: High-Octane Cyberpunk FPS | Launching for Steam Cyberpunk Fest. Achievements: confirmed for Steam Cyberpunk fest. Monetisation: OSTS, Art Books, Merchandise + sequels
Multimedia Production
I am also the creative director and owner of House of Imaginarium is a multimedia production studio specialising in music and literature and now expanding with game & film production. Collaborations include partnerships with Universal Music, Ubisoft, BBC, BMG, V&A Museum and I have secured a distribution deal with Sony/The Orchard.
Music Highlights
I am also the creative director and owner of House of Imaginarium is a multimedia production studio specialising in music and literature and now expanding with game & film