How to License Existing Music For Your Film

Learn from Award-Winning Composer who’s worked with Ridley Scott, John Woo & Chris Columbus

Get a license request template and a music types handout!

Licensing existing music into a film is often more complicated than a lot of people realize. From choosing the correct song, types of music you can access, rights needed and even the fees commanded there are a lot of considerations to be made if you want to include music in a film. This webinar aims to clear up some of the confusion, delve into how music synchronization works and offer practical solutions and best practices for filmmakers.

The first challenge is to understand the types of music you can access & the rights you need to obtain to use it. This relates not just to the rights and terms you need for your film but also how the rights of the song are broken down and who you need to approach for these. It’s important to understand what affects how much you pay for a song, the differences between licensing for in film and trailer/promotional use; the more a filmmaker knows about what to expect the easier you’ll find the licensing conversations and allow you to make the best and most budget-efficient decisions for your film.

To guide you on your way is Sefi Carmel who is an award winning composer, sound designer, dubbing mixer and film producer. He has been creating soundtracks for films, TV, commercials and games for over 3 decades and has worked on A list Hollywood feature films with the likes of Ridley Scott, John Woo, Chris Columbus, Cameron Macintosh, and Kevin Reynolds; to mixing, remixing and mastering tracks for David Bowie, Phil Collins, Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé, Massive Attack, BB king and many more. He has enjoyed success creating scores and soundtracks for Netflix, Amazon, Disney, UIP, Buena Vista,, Scott Free, BBC, MTV, ITV, National Geographic, Discovery, Sky, Five, Channel 4, and many more. His deep knowledge of music production and rights management will provide you with a thorough understanding of music licensing, whether you're new to the field or seeking to deepen your expertise.

In this Stage 32 webinar, Sefi will teach you everything you need to know about licensing existing music for your film or TV project. You’ll explore music rights, types of licenses, and how to handle master recordings and sync licenses. Sefi will assist you in selecting the right music, contacting rights holders, and managing budgets and negotiations. You’ll also gain insights on hiring a music supervisor and avoiding common pitfalls. By the end, you'll have practical tools and strategies to handle music licensing with confidence and keep your project on track!

Plus! you'll receive:

• A license request template
• Music types handout