Post-Production for Documentary

BlockReel; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel is seeking a talented Colorist for a 3-week remote-friendly project based in Berlin, with last-week-October 2026 start. You will collaborate with the editor and director to shape a cohesive color narrative across archival and principal footage, using DaVinci Resolve with a calibrated monitor.

The ideal candidate has mid-level documentary color experience, strong artistic eye, and a portfolio reel. Compensation is TBD, with preference for local candidates but remote work is welcome.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in documentary color grading required.
• Own grading suite and calibrated monitoring setup.
• Provide a link to your reel showcasing color work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with editor and director to establish color correction and grading across footage.
• Maintain visual consistency across different sources and formats.
• Deliver final graded sequences for the cut and final deliverables.

Skills

Color grading

DaVinci Resolve

Documentary

Artistic eye

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Our upcoming independent documentary feature, shot across various locations, needs a talented Colorist. We're looking at about 3 weeks of work, starting the last week of October 2026, with flexible hours. This is a powerful, character-driven story exploring themes of resilience and environmental change, with a raw, authentic tone. We've compiled a significant amount of archival footage alongside our principal photography, and the challenge will be to create a cohesive, impactful visual narrative. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the editor (that's me!) and director to establish the film's performing color correction and grading on all footage, ensuring consistency across different sources, and delivering final graded sequences. You'll need your own grading suite and software (DaVinci Resolve preferred) and a properly calibrated monitoring setup. We're seeking someone with a mid-level experience in documentary or long-form content, who has a strong artistic eye and technical proficiency. Please provide a link to your reel showcasing your best work in color grading. While we’re based in Berlin, this role can be entirely remote, though local candidates are also welcome. Compensation is TBD based on experience. by November 2, 2026.

Budget Range

TBD