Freelance Filmmaker

This project offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled filmmaker to create a 70–80-second live-action cinematic comedy commercial for a premium sparkling soft drink brand launching in the UK and UAE. The film, titled “Twelve Minutes,” centers on a composed man who inadvertently enters the wrong wedding, becomes part of the festivities, delivers a best-man speech, and later encounters the real best man. The tone should be dry, visually driven, and understated, with minimal dialogue and a strong emphasis on comic timing. The target audience is creative, trend-aware individuals aged 20–40 who appreciate originality and design. The final product should feel like a short comedy film first, with the brand and product integrated naturally near the end, culminating in a can-opening sound as the brand cue. Real actors, authentic locations, and physical product props are essential; generative AI is not permitted.

Deliverables

• 70–80 second live-action comedy commercial (H.264 MP4, 16:9 master)
• Social media versions: 9:16 and practical 4:5 formats
• 30-second and 15-second cutdowns
• 6–10 second bumper edit
• Standalone best-man speech clip
• Professional editing, color grading, and sound design
• Delivery within 4–8 weeks from project start

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in live-action filmmaking, especially comedy or commercial work
• Strong visual storytelling skills and a keen sense of comic timing
• Ability to direct and work with real actors and source authentic locations
• Proficiency in professional video editing, color grading, and sound design
• Familiarity with delivering multiple aspect ratios and cutdowns for social media
• Creative approach to integrating product placement naturally within narrative
• No use of generative AI in any part of the production
• Availability to deliver all assets within the specified timeline
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Portfolio showcasing relevant work in comedy, commercials, or branded content

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