Editor to Finish LGBTQ History Feature-length Documentary
Budget / Salary£3,000–5,000
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
We have a full rough cut of a feature-length British LGBT history documentary sitting at just over 60 minutes. The material combines intimate interviews, rich archive footage and several newly filmed scenes that capture present-day reflections. The heart of the film is warm and personal, driven by people’s own stories rather than heavy narration and that tone must remain front and centre as the edit is taken to completion.
What we need now is an experienced documentary editor to shape this rough assembly into a polished, emotionally engaging final film. The structure is broadly in place. I’m looking for someone who can:
• Refine the narrative arc, tightening or expanding sequences where needed to keep the personal voices prominent.
• Balance interviews, archive material and contemporary footage so the past and present speak to one another naturally.
• Enhance pacing, integrate temp music cues (or suggest new ones) and identify moments where graphics or subtle motion could help visual storytelling.
• Provide a clean offline picture lock ready for colour grade and final mix.
The project was cut in Avid. I’ll give you full project files, transcripts and my previous story notes. Regular check-ins over Zoom and frame-accurate review links (Frame.io/Vimeo) will keep us aligned.
If you have a track record of crafting character-led documentaries and can bring sensitivity to queer histories, I’d love to see examples of your work and discuss timelines. Let’s turn this rough cut into a finished film that feels personal, compelling and true to the community it represents.
Logline: Now only a small handful of members, the Sixty Nine Club is Europe's oldest social group for gay leathermen, founded in 1965 when homosexuality was illegal in Britain. The club's last surviving older members take us through home movies and tales of debauchery, love and friendship. But how much longer can a fetish club of ageing gay men keep going?
Style: We are going for layered images and sound - ideally along the lines of The Andy Warhol Diaries. It's a mostly linear timeline (1940s to today) but with lots of opportunity for experimental aesthetics and editing. We're not aiming for mainstream TV - this can be for an arty, niche audience.
Distribution: We do not have a distributor lined up yet, as we want to get a cut ready enough to start sending out. We are not aiming for British TV, so we are not restricted by style or aesthetics.
What we need now is an experienced documentary editor to shape this rough assembly into a polished, emotionally engaging final film. The structure is broadly in place. I’m looking for someone who can:
• Refine the narrative arc, tightening or expanding sequences where needed to keep the personal voices prominent.
• Balance interviews, archive material and contemporary footage so the past and present speak to one another naturally.
• Enhance pacing, integrate temp music cues (or suggest new ones) and identify moments where graphics or subtle motion could help visual storytelling.
• Provide a clean offline picture lock ready for colour grade and final mix.
The project was cut in Avid. I’ll give you full project files, transcripts and my previous story notes. Regular check-ins over Zoom and frame-accurate review links (Frame.io/Vimeo) will keep us aligned.
If you have a track record of crafting character-led documentaries and can bring sensitivity to queer histories, I’d love to see examples of your work and discuss timelines. Let’s turn this rough cut into a finished film that feels personal, compelling and true to the community it represents.
Logline: Now only a small handful of members, the Sixty Nine Club is Europe's oldest social group for gay leathermen, founded in 1965 when homosexuality was illegal in Britain. The club's last surviving older members take us through home movies and tales of debauchery, love and friendship. But how much longer can a fetish club of ageing gay men keep going?
Style: We are going for layered images and sound - ideally along the lines of The Andy Warhol Diaries. It's a mostly linear timeline (1940s to today) but with lots of opportunity for experimental aesthetics and editing. We're not aiming for mainstream TV - this can be for an arty, niche audience.
Distribution: We do not have a distributor lined up yet, as we want to get a cut ready enough to start sending out. We are not aiming for British TV, so we are not restricted by style or aesthetics.
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