Professional foley and sound effects, no sound department needed
Your short film deserves real sound design
You spent months writing, shooting, and editing your short film. Now you're staring at a silent timeline, knowing that sound design is what separates festival-worthy from forgettable. Effct gives independent filmmakers access to the same quality of sound design that used to require a dedicated post-production team. Upload your film, choose a mood that matches your vision — Atmospheric for a tone piece, Tense for a thriller, Natural for a drama — and let the AI handle the foley, ambiences, and sound effects while you focus on your story.
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No budget for a dedicated sound designer or foley artist
Professional-quality sound design at a fraction of the cost
DIY sound design with free libraries sounds amateur
Curated library of studio-grade sounds, not generic stock audio
Syncing foley to actor movements is painfully time-consuming
AI syncs footsteps, doors, and foley to the action automatically
Don't know where to start with sound design
Just choose a mood and upload — the AI handles the rest
Start with Cinematic
Short films need every second to count. Cinematic gives you impactful, story-driven sound design that supports emotional beats without overpowering the narrative.
Not quite right? Choose from 8 mood presets during project setup, or describe your vision in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
Can Effct add footsteps and foley to my film?
Yes. Effct's AI identifies character movements, door interactions, object handling, and other foley moments in your footage, then places appropriate sounds synced to the action.
What mood preset should I use for a drama?
For character-driven dramas, the Natural preset gives you organic, true-to-life sounds. For more stylized work, try Atmospheric (mood over literal action) or Minimal (sparse, intentional — only the sounds that matter).
Will it work with my festival submission?
Absolutely. Effct exports high-quality audio mixes, individual stems, and AAF files. Many filmmakers use Effct as a starting point and refine in their NLE before festival submission.
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