Filmmaking / Directing : What's your process for finding a composer? by James Doane

James Doane

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1 day ago

What's your process for finding a composer?

Filmmakers, I’d love to hear about your process when choosing a composer for your projects. I’m a composer specializing in film and game scores, and I’m always excited to connect with creators who value the power of music in storytelling.

Rutger Oosterhoff

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23 hours ago

Not sure if I have a real process, I build up most of my useful connections through Facebook, then I simply pitch the person through private mail, yes it is aggressive, but that's just how I do it. Got me Holeg Spies for a short script called "On the Verge" he's probably too expensive, and when the money is there, we have to go for someone else. To be short, I guess everybody has his/her own methods.

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James Doane

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22 hours ago

Thanks Rutger Oosterhoff for the comment!

Dave Yowell

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22 hours ago

And what about using readymade production music?

Paul Carrera

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21 hours ago

In the past the conversation start with Director and Producers with budget. If there is a studio involved they will want a say.

Alessandro Petacca

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14 hours ago

As a composer I find your method of searching for a composer very interesting. It's funny to know that in the end both composers and film makers don't find a specific one, but I think this platform is great. On Facebook you can find people you already know and often there is the risk of running into people who are not professionals. Often the best method is to search on Google "film composer" and go at least to the third page, since the competition on ads It is led by sites like Fiverr and Upwork. More simply you can search composer here, and above all you have just caught the attention of one of these.

Dave Yowell