Film Score Composer

Next-Generation Music Composer - Award-Winning Break Awaits The Opportunity: Your First Blockbuster Credit We are not looking for a hired gun; we are searching for the **next seminal voice in Indian film music.** This is a demanding, high-stakes project offering the career-defining break that formal training promises. If you have just graduated from a top-tier music composition program, possess a deep reverence for Indian classical music, and are relentlessly ambitious about achieving a **global sound**, we offer the platform. We expect excellence and offer an unmatched opportunity for career acceleration and portfolio building in return for a modest, project-based compensation. Core Mandate: The Global Indian Sound - **Indian Classical Foundation**: You must demonstrate a profound, academic understanding of **Ragas (melody)**, **Talas (rhythm)**, and the expressive depth of Indian classical forms (Hindustani or Carnatic). This is the soul of our music. - **International Oomph & Production**: You must be a **guru in modern music production**, capable of layering, orchestrating, and mixing that classical foundation with international genres (e.g., epic orchestral scoring, electronic soundscapes, contemporary jazz, or global folk rhythms) to achieve a sound that is rich, layered, and universally appealing—a true _East-Meets-West_ sonic identity. - **Emotional Score Mastery**: Compose and produce the entire spectrum of music for our animated feature—from **chart-ready songs** that carry emotional weight to complex, underscore **BGMs (Background Music)** that precisely hit narrative cues (_hit points_) and elevate cinematic moments. - **Sound Design Integration**: Work hand-in-hand with the sound team to ensure seamless, world-class integration of music and sound effects, recognizing that the final mix is critical to the international-grade quality we seek. **Technical & Production Requirements** This is a **Producer-Composer** role. You must be able to move your work from concept to final, polished demo. - **DAW Mastery**: Expert proficiency in a professional-grade Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) such as **Logic Pro X, Cubase, or Pro Tools** for composing, arranging, and mixing. - **Virtual Orchestration**: Proven skill in utilizing and programming high-quality virtual instrument libraries (e.g., Hollywood Orchestral Series, EastWest, Kontakt) to create realistic and emotionally resonant orchestral mockups. - **Studio Literacy**: Deep understanding of signal flow, microphone techniques (even if primarily using samples), mixing (EQ, compression, reverb), and mastering to deliver a broadcast-quality stereo mix. - **Notation Fluency**: Ability to read and write musical notation (using Sibelius or Finale is a plus) for potential live session orchestration. Key Skillset and Mindset (The "Hungry" Factor) - **Discipline & Rigor**: You must possess the professional discipline acquired from a formal **Film Scoring or Music Production degree/diploma** from a recognized institution (e.g., Berklee, KM Conservatory, etc.). We need academic grounding, not just passion. - **Versatility under Pressure**: The ability to pivot stylistically from a soulful _thumri-inspired_ love song to a high-octane **Hollywood-style action score** within a tight turnaround. - **Story-Centric Composer**: An innate ability to _read_ a visual scene, understand the director's vision, and prioritize the narrative above personal musical preference. Your music must serve the film first. - **Thick Skin and High-Volume Output**: Be prepared for constructive criticism and multiple revisions. Your commitment must be to delivering the final, perfected piece, even after numerous changes. **Why This Opportunity is Your Gold Mine** If you are currently a talented graduate or an early-career composer struggling to break into the top tier, this project is your launching pad. - **Unrivaled Portfolio Piece**: This will be a feature-length, high-concept animated project that will be submitted to international festivals, giving you a major, verifiable credit. - **Full Creative Ownership (within brief)**: You will be the sole Music Composer/Director, owning the entire musical identity of the film—an opportunity rarely given to fresh talent. - **Networking and Exposure**: Direct collaboration with a passionate creative team, giving you the professional networking required to elevate your career. **To Apply**: Submit a professional portfolio that clearly demonstrates your command over **Indian Classical Fusion**, including at least two pieces that showcase both rich traditional melody and high-end international production value. **Show us the next A.R. Rahman.** **Office Location**: Goregaon West Mumbai **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Internship, Freelance Contract length: 12 months Pay: ₹7,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: - Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starti