Location: Greater Philadelphia / South Jersey Area (Remote-Friendly with Local Preference)
Compensation: Paid (Please provide detailed quote)

We are seeking a Post-Production Sound Editor & Mixer to join the finishing team for MAN FREED — a 90-minute, dialogue-driven art-house feature film inspired by Lord Byron’s “Manfred.” This is a poetic, metaphysical drama produced by Sage & Taurus, an independent production company based in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Filmed across New Jersey and Philadelphia, MAN FREED is a historical fiction set in the early 19th century. It blends Romanticism with the metaphysical, following a reclusive aristocrat haunted by guilt and loss as he confronts the unseen forces of his own conscience. The film features lush imagery, dramatic performances, and a dense, atmospheric soundscape designed to immerse audiences in both the physical and psychological journey of its protagonist.

We’re now entering the final stage of post-production and are looking for a sound professional (or small sound team) to handle the following:

Dialogue Edit:
-Clean-up, leveling, and restoration of production audio
-Removal of unwanted noise, clicks, pops, hums, and artifacts
-Seamless editing and transitions for consistent tone and clarity

Sound Design:
-Creation and integration of ambient soundscapes and textures (forests, cliffs, interiors, etc.)
-Design of supernatural and metaphysical sound elements to enhance key sequences
-Atmospheric room tones and environmental layers to reinforce setting and emotion

Final Mix (Stereo & Surround needed):
-Balance dialogue, music, and effects into a cohesive mix
-Prepare deliverables for festival and theatrical submission (stereo master, stems if required)
-Ensure professional-level loudness, clarity, and spatial balance

Project Details
-Runtime: ~90 minutes
-Genre: Historical fiction / Metaphysical drama
-Tone: Dialogue-driven, poetic, emotional, atmospheric

We’re looking for an experienced sound editor/mixer (individual or small studio) who:
-Has strong experience in narrative feature sound, particularly dialogue-heavy dramas
-Demonstrates sensitivity to tone, pacing, and emotion
-Can collaborate closely with the director to achieve a refined, cinematic sound
-Has a portfolio/reel of previous narrative work (festival features, short films, or comparable projects)
-Is based in the Greater Philadelphia or South Jersey region (preferred, but remote collaboration is possible)
-Can provide clear pricing/quotes and an estimated turnaround time

What to Include in Your Submission
-Portfolio or Reel showcasing relevant film/TV narrative sound work
-Credits/Resume or brief background in post-production sound
-Quote/Estimate outlining your rates and what’s included (dialogue edit, design, mix, revisions, deliverables, etc.)
-Timeline Availability (we aim to begin post sound soon and complete within a few weeks)

Optional: References from previous projects
-We are an independent production that values artistry, collaboration, and craftsmanship. Our past collaborators include New Jersey and Philadelphia-based cast and crew, and we’re continuing that regional focus as we complete the film.
-This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sound professional who appreciates nuanced, dialogue-rich storytelling and wants to bring depth and texture to a film steeped in emotion and atmosphere.

If interested, please email your portfolio, quote, and availability to:
📧 [email protected]
Subject Line: Post Sound – MAN FREED

We look forward to hearing from you and potentially collaborating on this unique, independent feature!

Go to https://sageandtaurus.com/films to learn about us.