AI Video Creator/Editor for Realistic Black American Drama Stories

AI Video Creator/Editor for Realistic Black American Drama Stories Long-Term, Multi-Video YouTube Project Project Overview I am seeking an experienced AI video creator/editor to turn completed scripts into realistic, human-looking Black American drama videos for YouTube. This is not a cartoon, slideshow, talking-photo, or basic avatar project. Quality reference: I am seeking a level of visual realism and overall production quality comparable to the videos on this channel https://www.youtube.com/@Storiesbyrachie. This channel is provided only as a quality reference; do not copy its characters, branding, footage, or individual scenes. The stories include relationships, family conflict, business situations, betrayal, suspense, secrets, and mystery. I will provide the completed script, character descriptions, dialogue, and visual direction. The selected freelancer will create the characters, locations, voices, movement, editing, and sound design. Essential Requirements • Photorealistic, live-action-style AI characters and environments • Strong character and voice consistency throughout long-form videos • Believable scenes involving two or more interacting characters • Natural movement, facial reactions, emotional acting, and reasonable lip synchronization • Familiarity with contemporary American settings, customs, vehicles, roads, homes, businesses, and everyday behavior • Respectful and natural presentation of Black American characters without stereotypes or caricatures • Environmental sounds and appropriate sound effects • No background music • Final horizontal 16:9 video in at least 1920 × 1080 MP4 format Budget and Long-Term Opportunity The Upwork project budget is listed as $10,000 because the total budget is intended to be spread across multiple video assignments. The $10,000 is not the price of one video and does not guarantee that the entire amount will be awarded to one freelancer. Individual videos up to 30 minutes will be paid at a flat rate of $30 to $45. • Applicants should submit their best all-inclusive flat-rate competitive bid within this range. Selection will be based on the best combination of competitive pricing and demonstrated skill level, including portfolio quality, character consistency, realism, and ability to follow the project requirements. The lowest bid will not automatically be selected. Longer videos may be discussed after a successful initial project. Do not submit an hourly rate or a price per finished minute. Your price should include: • AI-generation costs • Character creation • Voices • Lip synchronization • Editing • Sound effects • Captions • Editable project and source files I am looking for 5 dependable freelancers whose pricing and workflow could support recurring assignments. Future work is not guaranteed and will depend on quality, consistency, communication, reliability, deadlines, channel development, and the available production budget. Portfolio Evidence Applicants should have relevant examples in their Upwork portfolios that demonstrate the type of work requested, particularly realistic AI-generated narrative video, consistent characters, and scenes involving multiple characters. Prospective clients hiring for this type of work need to see proof that an applicant can perform it. If your portfolio does not currently include a relevant example, consider creating a brief self-directed sample and adding it to your portfolio before applying. A strong sample may help you with this opportunity and with other clients seeking similar skills. I do not pay for application samples or request custom unpaid work. Any sample you independently choose to create should be a general demonstration piece for your own portfolio that you may also show to other prospective clients.