How does a seasoned indie music producer and mixer transition into commercial composition and mixing for tv, advertising and film? Im self-taught, constantly learning, and feel it’s a tragedy that I can’t do the one thing I only want to do, and that is to work full time mixing or producing. My portfolio is vast. I’m just working on soundtracking a short film to be exposed to more of that kind of @work, but nobody is responding to my job applications

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Hi there! I think this industry is one where people don't frequently post job applications for this kind of work. You get those jobs by developing a reputation and meeting people that would hire you (composers, music supervisors, etc). I think it just takes time and a lot of networking. The fact that you're mixing a short film is a step in the right direction. I would say keep doing that, even if it's not paying a ton right now.

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My reputation is that of a DJ, music producer and mix engineer for indie music stuff, and I’ve been moving away from those things. I see a lot of job postings for composers, producers, dialogue or podcast editors, live broadcast mixers, sound mixers, but for the commercial industry. im great at all of those things and need to be doing that instead. I’m not sure if it’s the same sort of pocket of creatives to be honest. Most people in sync and tv are people I meet at coffee shops. Not in clubs or bars.

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Any ideas?

I can confirm that I'm much more likely to hang out at a coffee shop than a club, and I'm working on a career in feature films and/or television.

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