Four hours of professional mixing/mastering services (up to approx. 20min of finished audio) completed by Stephen Holliger. Perfect for bringing your songs to life! Stephen Holliger (https://www.stephenholliger.com/) is an award winning Sound Editor and Mixer in Chicago, IL. Over the past several years he has worked on editorial, branded and episodic video and podcast production for The Onion, Gizmodo, Deadspin, AV Club, Clickhole, The Root, Founders Fund, Wisecrack, and more. His work in audio has been featured by The Atlantic, Vice, Nerdist, Omeleto, Short of the Week, Vimeo, Fusion, Sundance, and Cannes. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and scores original music to picture and performs under the moniker Swim Ignorant Fire. He taught audio at Chicago Filmmakers in 2019 before becoming a full time Audio Engineer at State Farm Headquarters in 2020 and continues to keep his toe in the indie film circuit. Value: $400

Experimental Sound Studio (https://www.ess.org/) is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization dedicated to artistic evolution and the creative exploration of sound. As an international hub for sonic experimentation, ESS nurtures artists, heralds new works, and builds a broad, supportive community of makers, enthusiasts, and creative partners through production, presentation, education, and preservation. ESS is offering a one-year membership, including the following benefits: - Access to monthly deals & opportunities from presenters, cultural organizations, and artists around the world - Access to exclusive videos and recordings - Limited edition ESS tote bag & t-shirt - Collector’s mystery object or release Full details available at: https://ess.org/donate Value: $250