Breaking into her sister’s home in an attempt to save her, MMA fighter Jodie realizes she must free her chained niece from both a brutal captor and family secrets as she fights for their escape.

Stumbling upon a bloodstained photo of a family, unveiling more suspicious signs, the intruder is thrown into a horrific dynamic and forced to double down on their decision to break into the house. Starring Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz (Cobra Kai, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Black Panther), a nationally recognized stunt performer delivering a “dynamic performance… reshaping action cinema” (Black Belt Magazine), in her first standout lead role; supported by the talents of Cade Shepard (Stranger Things), Isla Grace Sosa (Stranger Things), and popular TikTok creator Kendra Liz Blanco, the vibrant ensemble cast brings to life a captivating array of secretive characters in this refreshingly original and immensely entertaining cinematic puzzle.

Writer-director Aughbar blends suspenseful twists, striking visuals, and classic cinematic techniques in a project that is “more than just an action movie” (Georgia Entertainment), debuting an honest and stylized take on the action genre, grounding it in traditional cinema techniques and a dark visual style. The film expertly amps up the suspense, artfully weaving in expositional elements to captivate audiences as they navigate through the whirlwind of plot twists, ensuring they're hooked and effortlessly keeping pace. “The Humming Grows” experience feels like a complete studio project in a way no other student short films do.