Cinematic Short Film Color Grading

My short film is picture-locked and ready for its final, cinematic polish. I’m looking for an experienced colorist who can shape the footage into a warm, cheerful mood without losing dynamic range or skin-tone accuracy. Think rich mid-tones, gentle highlight roll-off, and a subtle hint of filmic contrast that still feels inviting rather than brooding.

I don’t have specific reference frames to match, so I’m counting on your creative eye. Feel free to propose LUTs, film-stock emulations, or a Resolve node tree you think will hit that sweet spot between modern cinematic depth and an uplifting palette. If you normally work in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere’s Lumetri, or Baselight, let me know—workflow flexibility is a plus.

Deliverables
• One fully graded master (ProRes 422 HQ or similar high-quality format)
• A clean export for social platforms (H.264, 4K or 1080p as needed)
• Optional: project file or LUT for future tweaks

I’ll provide the flattened edit, a reference export, and any production notes you need. Let me know your estimated turnaround time, the toolset you prefer, and a link to previous work that shows a bright, cinematic touch. I’m eager to see how you can bring the story to life through color.