Color Grading for Feature Film

BlockReel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel seeks an experienced Colorist to join our post-production team for an upcoming sci-fi feature in near-future New York City. You will work closely with the director to establish a distinctive color language and deliver final graded files that meet specification.

Candidates should have a strong narrative feature portfolio, proficiency with DaVinci Resolve, and ideally your own grading setup. This mid-level role runs for about 3–4 weeks, starting around October 17, 2026, with flexible

Qualifications

• Narrative feature color grading experience required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating grading on features.
• Own reliable grading setup preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with director to establish visual language.
• Maintain consistent color across the film and deliver final graded files.
• Work within a 3–4 week time frame on a sci-fi feature.

Skills

Color grading

Collaboration

Tools

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Our independent production is seeking an experienced Colorist to join our post-production team for an upcoming sci‑fi feature film. This project is a gritty, character-driven story with a dark, atmospheric tone set in a near‑future New York City. We’re looking to establish a distinctive visual language that enhances the narrative tension and world-building. Key responsibilities include working closely with the director to achieve the desired maintaining consistent color across the entire film, and delivering final graded files to specification. You should have a strong portfolio demonstrating your color grading work on narrative features, experience with DaVinci Resolve, and ideally, your own reliable grading setup. This is a mid-level position, offering $100-200 per day. We anticipate about 3-4 weeks of work, potentially starting around October 17, 2026, with flexible hours that we can discuss. We provide all necessary reference materials and a collaborative environment. We're aiming to make a decision by October 23, 2026.

Budget Range

$100-200/day