Cait Rappel Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Overseeing all aspects of soundtrack creation from inception to completion including:Working with directors and producers to create original and inspiring musical landscapes for their projects, regardless of budgetHandling all music sourcing, securing, and licensingCue spotting with production and post-production teamsManaging music budgetsHiring and negotiating fees and licensing agreements with composersActing as liaison between talent, production, and creative leadsFacilitating and overseeing the recording, mixing, and mastering of original score; licensing and distribution of original soundtracksSourcing and cutting in temp score; placement and editing of original score and sourced music while collaborating closely with existing team members to create unique sonic experiences using sound and musicSourcing and maintaining business relationships with artists, labels, publishers, and other music licensing companiesCurating customized music playlists and facilitating live music performances for film fundraisers, screenings, after-parties, and other film campaign related events

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Designing, sourcing, placing, and mixing all sound design elements including foley, SFX, ambience, and sound-sweeteningEditing dialog; directing, editing, and processing VO; directing, recording, and editing ADRCombining all audio assets of film including production audio, dialog and VO, sound design, and music; mixing and mastering stereo and 5.1 printmasters, optimizing for both theatrical and streaming releasesCoordinating post-sound workflows, budgets, and recording sessions and generally overseeing post-sound projects to completion from implementation to delivery of final mixWorking with directors to establish the style and thematic approach to sound effects and music for their projects and ensuring the consistency of that style throughout

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overseeing the production of 'Stereotyped: The Podcast'Researching and planning episode content and story-development; evaluating content pitchesGuest research, scheduling, booking, and preppingResponsible for all aspects of audio production including recording, editing, and mixing each episode; creating original music and sourcing licensed music; creating all sound beds, interstitials, montages, advertisement spots, and promo spotsCreation of show notes; overseeing publishing and distributionStrategizing and overseeing all music-related marketing campaigns and promotional materialStaying socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with local and national film and media trends and specialized knowledge of topics/events related to women, gender, and sexuality in media and perspectives on equity in film, television, and advertising

Chicago, Il

Post’r Girls is a womxn owned and operated social enterprise providing sound and music services for film, TV, and media, and duly operates as a teaching studio, with a core emphasis on technical education and career mentorship. Post’r Girls also designs and implements free community programs geared towards providing advocacy, education, and career-training services to womxn in production and post-production sound and music in order to hone their skills and elevate their voices. Our mission is to lend our efforts to the rising intersectional power movement in the film industry by creating a supportive, inclusive community for womxn sound professionals—one that would allow them to pool their resources and skills, leverage their collective bargaining power both on set and in the studio, and most importantly, champion cooperation and mentorship rather than exploitation and gatekeeping. We plan to create strategic partnerships with similarly-missioned organizations fighting for justice and parity amongst all minority populations in the entertainment industry in order to make it a safe and equitable environment for everyone.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Working with directors to realize their unique musical vision and conceptualize the musical identity of their current projects; advising in inspired soundtrack choices and appropriate scene placementContract administration with clients and contractors; preparing and managing music budgetsOverseeing on-camera music performancesWorking side-by-side with in-house composers, producers, and sound editors in the creation and placement of contracted original music; acting as liaison between directors/producers/studios, labels, and artistsResearching publishing and master recording administration/ownership; requesting quotes for sourced music used in current productions; negotiating license fees; identifying potential copyright claims; meticulously maintaining and submitting up-to-date cue sheets to appropriate PROBalancing production and studio requirements while meeting stringent deadlinesOriginal Music catalog management and maintenance of Music Master library, including necessary attribute coding and royalties related song informationOverseeing project management and implementing new post-production workflow systems, client databases, and sales pipelines; analyzing and improving all organizational processes in order to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency; organization and facilitation of all staff meetingsRe-designed company logo, website, business cards, contracts, and other assets; helped streamline brand identity