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I’m looking for a creative video editor and storyteller to help me produce a 30-day faceless storytelling series documenting my real-life journey of building BookBlend — a book-centered app and community designed to connect and uplift Black and POC readers and authors. This is a test-run content campaign, not a product launch. I’m not selling anything yet — I only have a few books and journals. The goal is to share the vision, not the product: to bring people into the emotional, cultural, and creative story behind BookBlend — the struggles, lessons, and dreams of starting something meaningful. 🎯 Purpose of the Series This 30-day storytelling series will highlight what it feels like to build a mission-driven startup from the ground up — one rooted in representation, storytelling, and community. We’ll explore: The challenges for Black and POC authors trying to get visibility. The good and bad sides of BookTok and the book community. Why feedback and connection matter more than virality. The Brian Griffin effect — spending money on books that never sell (humor + truth). How AI is changing creativity, and why human stories still matter. The beauty and pressure of balancing work, home, and vision. Each video should feel honest, cinematic, and layered — like a digital journal entry with voice, emotion, and imagery. 🎬 Scope of Work You’ll create 40 videos total, each around one minute long, designed for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. That’s about 1–2 videos per day over 30 days. I will provide: My real voice recordings (for tone reference). Voiceover scripts or short written reflections. Photos and clips of my books, journals, and workspace. Brand palette, fonts, and visual direction. You will handle: Editing each video into a faceless, cinematic short film style. Mixing in images, memes, photos, and subtle animations for depth and humor. Adding captions, text overlays, and transitions. Choosing background music (lo-fi, ambient, soft R&B). Maintaining consistent tone, pacing, and color across the series. Using AI voice tools (like ElevenLabs) to recreate my voice for narration. 🎤 Voiceover Details I’ll send short samples of my real voice so you can match my tone and pacing. You’ll use AI voice generation tools (such as ElevenLabs) to recreate my voice and narrate all 40 videos using the provided scripts. The final voiceovers should sound natural, warm, and reflective — like a personal audio diary. 🖼️ Visual Direction Each video should be semi-cinematic and visually rich — part documentary, part scrapbook. Include: Short clips or photos of books, journals, or writing spaces. Memes or cultural references (for humor and relatability). Symbolic visuals (coffee, rain, candles, cityscapes, quiet moments). Clean, aesthetic transitions and subtle animations. Think of it as a storytelling reel with movement, emotion, and meaning, not a sales post. 📆 Timeline & Deliverables Total: 40 videos (~1 minute each) Schedule: 1–2 videos per day Delivery: Weekly batches of 10–14 videos Formats: 9:16 aspect ratio (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) 🎨 Style & Tone Mood: Warm, intimate, and reflective. Slightly cinematic — soft color grading, cozy textures. Emotional but grounded. Tone: Honest and human. Occasionally funny (through memes or analogies). Deeply rooted in storytelling and cultural authenticity. 🧠 Ideal Freelancer Skilled in faceless video storytelling for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. Strong creative sense — understands pacing, emotion, and narrative flow. Experience with AI-generated voiceovers (e.g., ElevenLabs). Can blend images, memes, photos, and video into one cohesive story. Culturally aware and respectful of Black / POC representation. Reliable, communicative, and consistent with weekly delivery. 💰 Budget Fixed Price: $800 total for 40 one-minute videos (≈ $20 per video, including editing, AI voiceover, captions, and background music). If this 30-day series goes well, I plan to continue this partnership long-term as BookBlend’s content expands. 📝 To Apply Please include: 2–3 examples of cinematic or faceless video storytelling. Confirmation you can generate AI voiceovers from a voice sample I provide. Confirmation you can deliver weekly batches (10–14 videos/week). A short paragraph about why this project speaks to you. 🌍 Why This Project Matters BookBlend is more than an app — it’s a movement for readers and authors who deserve to be seen. This isn’t just about books; it’s about building community, representation, and connection in an AI-driven world. If you love cinematic storytelling, journal-style videos, and meaningful creative work, this will be a powerful collaboration.