Music Composer – Short Film

Overview

This opportunity is for a talented music composer to create an original score for a 3D cinematic short film inspired by the atmospheric and emotional soundtracks of From Software titles such as Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne. The film, approximately 2 minutes and 10 seconds in length, follows a knight's confrontation with a priest in a dying world, requiring a dramatic and evocative musical accompaniment.

The ideal candidate will be able to craft a score that heightens the emotional impact of the narrative, utilizing choir singing or vocal elements to mirror the tone and timing of the provided animatic. This project is a student thesis film and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a visually rich and story-driven animation.

• Compose an original score that aligns with the film’s dark fantasy atmosphere and emotional arc
• Incorporate choir or vocal elements to enhance the cinematic quality of the soundtrack
• Collaborate closely with the filmmaker to ensure the music matches the timing and tone of the animatic
• Deliver high-quality audio files suitable for integration into a 3D animated short
• Revise and refine the composition based on feedback to achieve the desired emotional impact

• Demonstrated experience in composing music for film, animation, or similar media
• Strong ability to create dramatic, emotional, and atmospheric scores
• Proficiency in digital audio workstations and music production software
• Experience with choral or vocal arrangements is highly desirable
• Ability to interpret visual references and adapt music to specific timing cues
• Excellent communication skills and openness to creative feedback
• Availability to work within a student project’s modest budget and timeline
• Passion for cinematic storytelling and fantasy genres

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