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OPEN BRIEF · NETFLIX ORIGINAL DRAMA

$10,000 USD.
A Netflix opportunity.

A tense, propulsive chase scene needs its soundtrack. Pitch an electronic / cinematic instrumental: 90–120 seconds, 120–140 BPM. Read the music, rights and delivery requirements before submitting.

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A lone explorer overlooking a moonlit, otherworldly landscape
A WORLD WAITING FOR ITS SOUNDTRACK
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FEATURED OPEN BRIEFNetflix Original Drama$10,000 USD · Electronic / cinematic
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electronic / cinematic$10,000 USD

Netflix Original Drama — chase sequence ↗

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Usage: Background score / underscore Scene: Chase sequence, 90–120 sec Genre: Electronic / cinematic Mood: Tense, propulsive, gritty Tempo: 120–140 BPM Instrumentation: Analog synth pads, sub-bass, sparse percussion, textural layers Vocal: None. Instrumental only. Refs: Cliff Martinez, M83, Ben Salisbury Term: Perpetuity Territory: Worldwide Media: SVOD Rights: One-stop preferred. Master + publishing. Sync fee + backend retained by writer. Delivery: WAV 48/24, instrumental, stems, alt mixes (no drums, no sub) Notes: Must sit under DIA and M&E. No samples. No uncleared interpolations. Cue sheet required.

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indie / folk / acoustic$1,500–3,000

Indie feature film — end-credits song ↗

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First-time director's festival-circuit feature needs one original end-credits song. Emotional and acoustic-leaning. Non-exclusive sync + festival rights.

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ambient / cinematic / electronic$2,500

Festival short film — original score ↗

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Award-circuit short (approx. 6 min) needs a delicate ambient/electronic score. Composer credit + placement.

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orchestral / emotional / cinematic$2,200

Animated short film — original score ↗

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Independent animation studio producing a festival-bound short seeks an expressive original score. Emotional storytelling is more important than genre. Composer credit included.

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01 / FIND THE FIT

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02 / MAKE YOUR PITCH

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03 / IF SHORTLISTED

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PRO FOR REGULAR PITCHING

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You are paying for the plan and pitch allowance. Selection, payment and licence terms depend on the buyer and agreement; no placement is guaranteed. Label includes 10 pitches each month for artists managing a roster.

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