Searching for Film Composer | Short Film: "Amazing Eyes"

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Film Composer
💰 $1,200
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Closing date: 14 days left
Applications: 176 freelancers applied
David Harrison Twine
Based in Auckland, New Zealand
Last online a day ago

Short Film | Psychological Romance Drama | Estimated Film Length: ~19 minutes

Title: Amazing Eyes

Logline: When a pedantic movie star invites a timid fan into his home, they form an unsettling bond shaped by his quiet psychological control.

One Word on Theme: Submission

One Sentence on Theme: How people come to submit to a relationship they can’t leave.

Tone: Balances between an exciting whirlwind romance and the subtle sinister aspects of intimacy, power, codependency and ultimately, submission.

  • Jonny Greenwood – Phantom Thread and Nelson Riddle’s Lolita (1962) are the closest tonal references

Music Direction: We want something ‘beautiful’ for the film’s romanticism, but other tracks that give way to haunting, discomforting beats of control and manipulation, and some that balance both. We’d also like a refined older chamber orchestra feel similar to the references above.

The film is set in England. One of the lead characters is a wealthy actor who feels like an anachronism from the 1950s/60s.

We’re thinking along lines of chamber orchestra, intimate strings & piano.

We are also open to your perspective and input. The above is what we think we are looking for; feel free to show us what we might be missing.

Rough cut available to view alongside mini-treatment essay exploring the film’s themes.

This is a single job with potential for follow-up work. Can work fully remotely.

Budget range:
Small project ($750 – 1,500 USD)

Examples:
(If the links do not function correctly, the references below are “For the Hungry Boy” - Jonny Greenwood & the full “Phantom Thread” OST. The second link is “Main Title (Love Theme from Lolita)” - Nelson Riddle & the full “Lolita” Soundtrack.)

Who are you, and what do you do?
My name is David Harrison, I am a writer and director from New Zealand. I am currently in post-production of my latest short film, “Amazing Eyes”.

In what capacity are you hiring?
Personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

What type of work is this?
Single job with potential follow up work

What experience level is needed?:
Mid-level (Industry Average), Senior, Expert

Client contact preference:

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Posted 17 days ago

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