Indie Sci-Fi Post-Production Editor for Festival Short

BlockReel; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 273,000 - 410,000; Part time

Job summary

BlockReel in the United States is seeking an editor for an independent short film, offering $2,000–$3,000 per week for about three weeks, beginning in the first half of October 2026. The project is a character-driven sci-fi drama exploring memory and alternate realities, with a visually rich, melancholic tone.

You will assemble the initial cut, apply feedback, manage dailies, and prepare for sound and color.

Qualifications

• Strong storytelling sense with good rhythm and pacing.
• Ability to craft an engaging narrative from existing footage.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting editorial milestones.

Responsibilities

• Assemble the initial cut from dailies and rushes.
• Implement feedback from directors and producers.
• Manage dailies and organize footage for the cut.
• Prepare for sound design and color grading.

Skills

Storytelling

Rhythm & pacing

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

BlockReel in the United States is seeking an editor for an independent short film, offering $2,000–$3,000 per week for about three weeks, beginning in the first half of October 2026. The project is a character-driven sci-fi drama exploring memory and alternate realities, with a visually rich, melancholic tone.

You will assemble the initial cut, apply feedback, manage dailies, and prepare for sound and color.