Make Your Story Echo With Emotion Beyond the Screen
With original scores that heighten emotion and deepen connection, I’ll help bring your vision to life whether it’s an intimate short or a sweeping feature.
Short Film Scoring
Bring your short to life with music that captures its essence in every second. From tender emotional textures to high-impact thematic cues, I create original scores that turn your short film into a memorable cinematic statement. Whether your project is headed for festivals, streaming, or an online premiere, you’ll get music that elevates the story without overwhelming it. You don’t need to settle for stock tracks, I’ll craft a sound that’s unique to your story and timeline. Packages start at $950, with options for expanded themes, trailer remixes, and festival-ready deliverables.
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One central theme + mood palette
Approximately 4 minutes of music, 2 revisions per cue, mixed stereo WAV synced to video.*
From $950
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Expanded emotional coverage
Approximately 7 minutes of music, alt versions, 4 revisions per cue, mixed stereo WAV, stem files synced to video.*
From $1700
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Festival ready polish
Full original score (up to 10 minutes), trailer cut remix, unlimited revisions (within schedule), festival deliverables (cue sheet, stems, stereo mix), ownership/publishing rights.*
From $2400
*Prices are customized for every project. I can offer more options and flexibility on pricing based on your film’s needs and your budget. Packages listed are for example purposes. Actual budgets may be less or more than the prices listed
Feature Film Scoring
Your feature film deserves a score that moves seamlessly with its emotional arc, themes that grow with your characters, motifs that return at just the right moment, and sound that deepens immersion from the opening frame to the credits.
I partner with directors and producers to compose music that enhances the narrative flow, adapts to pacing, and supports the audience’s journey. From intimate character dramas to sweeping genre pieces, the goal is always the same: music that feels authentic and unforgettable.
Budgets vary, but you’ll always know what’s possible within your range. Most projects fall between $4,000–$12,000 depending on scope and length.
Your story deserves an original score, not a compromise.
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Core thematic identity + minimalistic scoring
Up to 20 minutes of music, theme + motif palette, 1 spotting session, 2 revisions per cue, stereo WAV and stem files synced to video., ownership/publishing rights.**
From $4000
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Fully realized emotional arc
Up to 45 minutes of music, recurring motifs for characters, spotting sessions, alt mixes, alt themes, 4 revisions per cue, stereo WAV and stem files synced to video, cue sheet, ownership/publishing rights**
From $8,000
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Cinematic premiere level
60+ minutes of music, trailerization, festival + streaming deliverables, spotting sessions, unlimited revisions within schedule, stereo WAV and stem files synced to video, cue sheet, ownership/publishing rights**
From $12,000
Credits include award winning indie features, documentaries, and shorts
Autoandrophile (2026), dir. River Ensslin, Sound Designer
T (2025), dir. Lane Michael Stanley, Original Score
Earthworm (2024), dir. Lane Michael Stanley, Original Score and Sound Design
The Empty Chair (2024), dir. Jay Goldstuck, Original score (available on Bandcamp)
Forevertown (2023), dir. Oona Garthwaite, Original Score
The Singing Lake (2023), dir. Peter Max Lawrence, Original Score and Sound Design
Little Gods (2023), dir. Lane Michael Stanley Original Score and Sound Design
Same Time Tomorrow (2020), dir. Kolmel Love Original Score
Oh Hell No (2015), dir. Jerry Lee Abram, Original Score and Sound Design
Valencia (2013), dir. Jerry Lee Abram, Original Score and Sound Design
Testimonials From Collaborators
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"Music plays a powerful role in T, functioning as an emotional anchor throughout the film… Even though T is subtle and internal, Ed delivered a rich, textural score that complements Kevin Stanley’s songs beautifully"
Lane Michael Stanley, Director, Earthworm, Little Gods, T
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"Ed is a dream collaborator. Swimming in the deep technical waters of post-production, Ed helped me reconnect with the emotional core of my story in a way that carried me through to the finish line. His clear-minded approach is bolstered by a breadth and depth of musical knowledge, from his origins on the rock’n’roll bandstand to his study of contemporary cinematic composition. All that, and a delightful person with excellent communication skills, generous creativity, and the ability to navigate legal waters. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
Oona Garthwaite, Director, Forevertown
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"I worked with Ed on two projects. I gave him a few examples of music I thought would work well with my films and he was able to craft original pieces that fit the scenes and enhanced my storytelling. ”
Jerry Lee Abram, director, Valencia and Oh Hell No. Custom music for film client.
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“Ed was able to view my work and create a sound scape that not only brought it to life, but added new levels of nuance hidden within. He was able to identify layers I could not verbally communicate. I highly recommend him to all visual artists. ”
Kolmel Love, Animator and Director, Same Time Tomorrow.
