Music Composer

Music Composer RACFILM Orange, CA Job Details Contract $1,500 a week 20 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Dental insurance Parental leave Flexible schedule Qualifications Ableton Live Teamwork Logic Pro Digital audio workstation (DAW) Mid-level Communication skills Sound design Music composition Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a composer to develop a restrained, emotionally precise score for a grounded psychological drama with thriller elements. The film explores identity, violence, and the cost of protection through stillness, silence, and internal conflict. Rather than a traditional score, we are looking for someone who understands how music can exist in tension with silence—subtle, controlled, and deeply unsettling. This is a paid opportunity to collaborate closely with the director and producer in shaping the sonic language of the film from an early stage. Responsibilities Collaborate with the director and producer to define the film's sonic identity Compose original score that enhances psychological tension without overpowering performances Work with minimalistic, restrained musical approaches (texture, tone, silence, space) Spot the film and identify where music should enter—or intentionally not Revise compositions based on creative feedback Deliver high-quality mixes suitable for festival and distribution standards What We're Looking For Experience scoring film, especially drama / thriller / arthouse projects Strong sensitivity to pacing, silence, and emotional restraint Ability to create tension through minimalism rather than heavy scoring Proficiency in DAWs (Logic Pro, Ableton, etc.) Open to experimentation (ambient, textural, hybrid sound design + score) Strong communication and collaborative mindset Tone & Musical Direction The score should reflect: Stillness and emotional pressure Internal conflict rather than external action Sudden, controlled bursts of intensity A sense of inevitability and moral ambiguity References may lean toward: Sparse, atmospheric scoring Sound design-driven tension Music that feels observational , not instructive Project Context The Picture follows a reformed immigrant forced back into violence to protect his family, exploring the cost of survival and identity. The film is performance-driven, with tension built through silence, proximity, and time rather than traditional action beats. Additional Notes We are especially interested in composers who: Understand restraint over spectacle Are comfortable with ambiguity Can treat music as an extension of character psychology

Pay:

$1,500.00 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Parental leave Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person