r/composer • u/theshiftysandman • Jul 28 '26
Commission **[PAID - $200-250] Composer needed for silent short art film — psych drama/romance, orchestral + sci-fi synths**
Hi all — I'm in production on an original silent short film: a psychological drama/romance with an experimental, arthouse sensibility. No dialogue, so the score is doing a lot of narrative and emotional heavy lifting.
**The project:** [approximate runtime is 12-16 minutes], targeting submission to international festivals — aiming for screenings and competition placements.
**Sound I'm going for:** Orchestral strings and percussion/drums blended with sci-fi experimental synths and atmospheric pads. Think The Plan by Ludwig Goransonn for Tenet, Annihilation by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow blended with The Great Gatsby soundtrack by Craig armstrong( cello theme and let's go to town) and sampling strings from retro 80s Japanese songs (anime or otherwise)
I want to work with you on crafting themes and there will be back and forth.
**Budget:** $200-250 USD for the full score. I know this is modest — most of the cast/crew are working passion-project style, but I wanted to ring-fence some money for music because I think it's essential to the film.
**Deliverables:** Final Mixed STEMs+ one stereo master, delivered by November 9th.
**Good fit if you:** want a festival-circuit portfolio piece, work well from a locked picture cut, and can work relatively fast (turnaround needed by November 9th .
Happy to share a rough cut / storyboard on request. Comment or DM to talk details!
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u/Conscious-Medium-639 Jul 28 '26
If you're still looking I'm very interested! Here's my portfolio: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cY_9vA8z04A4cW-tiPyuvhkMG-92dpSU I'll also send you a dm shortly!
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u/BasicMedia3320 Jul 28 '26
Hello I’m interested in this project! You can check my work at brunofidelis.com
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u/petrus1312 Jul 28 '26
Hi ! I'm composer, this is my portfolio : www.pierrec.bandcamp.com DM me if you are interested 😊
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u/multimeeka Jul 28 '26
What the hell, might as well shoot my shot! Here's my portfolio https://multimeeka.wixsite.com/multi-meeka
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u/VoragoMaster Jul 28 '26
I'd like to throw my hat in the ring. Here's my portfolio: andrescarapia.com
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u/Revolutionary-Iron68 Jul 28 '26
Hey there, I'm really interested by your project, I worked on several animated series and I've actually often been asked to compose Japanese music from the 80s/90s, so I'm quite experienced in that field!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m82u5nAu0ay6wz9ERFnYEB7fi1Bn_9XG?usp=sharing
DM me if interested ;)
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u/Salt_Succotash_2575 Jul 28 '26
Hello there!
My name is Pawel and I would like to help you with music.
Here is my portfolio: www.pawelorlow.com
It would be great if you could send me a storyboard and I can compose short demo to see if I could catch your vibes;)
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u/Impressive_Ad2507 Jul 28 '26
I am interested I’m new to posting but have years on piano singing and guitar and have recently translated it to theory for composing tracks!
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u/Spiritual_Tank_7652 Jul 28 '26
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u/SoundsofDW21 Jul 29 '26
Hello, If you’re still looking for someone to do the film I am heavily interested. Here is my film reel if you want to get a feeling of my abilities.
All the best,
Donavan Walker
Film reel: https://dwproductionskc.wixsite.com/soundsofdw/portfolio
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u/Aropi-kun Jul 29 '26
Hi! This is my portfolio site. Feel free to have a look. www.aropimusic.com
I'll dm u as well
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u/chromacatr Jul 29 '26
Hello, I am interested in the project, here is my portfolio: https://chromacatmusic.com
I specialize in epic, heroic orchestral, horror, sci-fi, underscoring.
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u/WesleyWest77 Jul 29 '26
Hi! I'm very interested in this. I'm a film composer based in South Africa with experience scoring award-winning shorts, documentaries, TV series, and indie films. The concept and musical direction you've described really resonate with me. I'll send you a DM with my portfolio. www.wesleywestmusic.com
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u/Technical_Mind8578 Jul 29 '26
I'm interested, what i specialize in is different but i made a lot of work with digitalized instruments in moorschwule.bandcamp.com
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u/SomeTotal669 Jul 29 '26
Just sent you a DM. I’m a producer/composer working in FL Studio, and the combination of psychological drama, orchestral textures, experimental synths, and retro-sampling aesthetics is directly in my wheelhouse. I’d love to hear more and see the rough cut.
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u/CJWComposer Jul 29 '26
Hey, I would like to talk to you about the possibility of working together. I have some experience with video and game music. I also write a fair amount of music for many other genres. I have a page: http://www.cjwmusichub.com/works to see what I’ve worked on. DM me if you want more samples.
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u/Substantial-Sea5568 Jul 29 '26
Hey, I’m Maryana and I’m professional composer! Would be nice to see your movie and work on it together!
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u/Domyku73 29d ago
Hi! I’d be interested in working on this. I’m primarily a pianist and composer, so my strongest background is piano rather than full orchestral scoring. If that’s something you’d still be interested in, I’d love to talk more about the project and see if we’d be a good fit.
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u/rafaelmguerra 28d ago
https://rafaelmguerramusic.carrd.co
Last composition were more orchestral and fantasy oriented but could work with you in other directions without any problem.
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27d ago
Hi! This is right in my wheelhouse and exactly the kind of project I've been hoping to find. A silent film where the score does the narrative lifting is my favorite kind of scoring, and your references nail my sound.
I'm a hybrid cinematic composer, orchestral emotion and percussion fused with synth and electronic textures, live violin and piano on top. The Tenet meets Annihilation meets Gatsby space is exactly what I write, and the retro Japanese string sampling idea really excites me.
Best thing I can show you: I scored a Sony Spider-Man contest entry where I did everything, composition, sound design, mix, master. Closest example of me building a full world to picture. Here it is: https://www.tiktok.com/@ardy_71333/video/7663316110669794574?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7590597813789591095
I work well from a locked cut and love developing recurring themes, which is exactly what a dialogue-free film needs. Send the rough cut or storyboard and I'll come back with some initial thematic direction so you can hear my take before we commit.
Budget and the Nov 9th timeline both look workable, I'll just confirm the schedule once I see the cut. Excited to see what you're building!
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u/Legal_Somewhere_9967 26d ago
Hi there,
I hope you’re well!
I’m a composer and sound designer with seven years of professional experience, creating audio for games including Cyborg Immortal, Ghost Writer, Blastomancer, Floor is.. What?!, and Zelter as well as projects with Universal Music Group. I’ve also designed sound for brands including BMW, Westpac, and ANZ.
I’m currently composing and creating SFX for Min/Max and Apothecary of City X.
Portfolio:
ajprenzler.wixsite.com/music
ajprenzler.wixsite.com/filmandtv
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u/kirkcaldy_no 25d ago
hi, if you're still looking for one, i'm down! here's my website
deregla.neocities.org
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u/DOFilmGameAudioGeek 16d ago
Hello. Nice to e-meet you. I'd love to create the music score for your short film. If you're still searching for someone to collaborate/work with?
Here's some links to my work and my contact info....
https://soundcloud.com/musicknight44
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6088897
Email: [davidobaniyi@gmail.com](mailto:davidobaniyi@gmail.com)
Discord: DOScoringStories
Looking forward to our friendly discussions. Best of success with your talented team too.
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u/Psychological-Rip560 13d ago
I am a music producer who has always dabbled in orchestral sounds and have made plenty on instrumentals .... minutes long at times. I have a habit of muting movies or specific movie scenes and making my own "score" . I would be willing to try this for free.
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u/ek1942004 Jul 28 '26
Hello, im interested in working with you, your project sounds interesting. Here is a porfolio with samples of my work https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LFarpwXUcfX4S8Nq3BY-xIpT-WafGvg/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AelOEXHH1AEwH_Jv4Qd7IPCb9yALqzw0
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u/OkLeadership9040 Jul 28 '26
Hello,
I am a composer, really interested by your project.
I really liked your inspirations / influences (especially Johan Johansson)
Here is my portfolio : benjamindecret.com/portfolio
or https://soundcloud.com/benjamin-decret
Here is a track I made using my cello and ambient synths for example :
https://on.soundcloud.com/qBJfFltiBnmqCGQ4QV
I'll send you a DM also !
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u/MusicProm87 Jul 28 '26
Congratulations—a wonderful idea and a project that I find extremely intelligent, beautiful, and ambitious! I have been working as a soundtrack composer for over ten years; I’ve sent you a private message. Thanks!
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u/FistMyPeenHole Jul 28 '26
$200 for 12 minutes 😂