Maria Arnal 'Tictac' by Celia Giraldo

Rob Ulitski - 25th Mar 2026
Director Celia Giraldo and CAAPSAI collaborate on this transformative promo for Barcelona-based singer-songwriter and composer Maria Arnal.
The video for Tictac stars Mia Sala-Patau and Jordi Arnal in a narrative that pushes the boundaries of digital technology. Using Gen-AI and VFX to create a surreal visual language that mirrors the experimental nature of Arnal's music, the visual has ambitious, epic scope, seamlessly blending digital textures with organic realism.
It's a stirring experience, showcasing AI's new position in the VFX workflow, with a more contained, inspired usage. Just as significant are the contributions of DoP Pau Mira and art director Laura Santos, the executive leadership from Maria Vives and producer Anna Bacardit. The film's distinct look was further refined through specialised editing by José Ostos and colour grade by Martí Somoza and Max Lainz.
The project marks the second major collaboration between CANADA and Maria Arnal this year, following the release of the Que Me Quiten video directed by Jonathan Cremades and recorded during the Grid Sessions by MIRA Festival. Both songs shone at Barcelona’s Paral·lel 62 official launch of AMA, an album that explores the vulnerability and strength of the human voice.
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Production/Creative
- Director
- Celia Giraldo
- Producer
- Anna Bacardit
- Production Company
- C
- Executive Producer
- Maria Vives
- Production Manager
- Anna Salgado
- 1st AD
- Mar Cortacans
- Gen-AI + VFX
- CAAPSAI
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Pau Mira
- Focus Puller
- Andrea Campillo
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Ferran Grau
- Electricians
- Anna Fernandez, Caterina Bardají & Carla Portell
Art
- Art Director
- Laura Santos
Wardrobe
- Stylist
- Carolina Galiana
- Hair
- Rubén Mármol
- Make-up
- Rubén Mármol
Editorial
- Editor
- José Ostos
Grading
- Colourist
- Martí Somoza
- Colourist
- Max Lainz
VFX
- AI Creative Director
- César Pesquera, AI & VFX Flowcrafter
Rob Ulitski - 25th Mar 2026