Independent filmmakers planning to show their films at film festivals can also often negotiate a reduced fee called a Festival Use License. Students working on films that are only shown within an educational environment can often negotiate reduced fees. In all cases, the fees are negotiable and not all publishers and record labels charge the same amount.
Copyrighting multiple songs at once license#
Q: Can I Use These Songs On My Soundtrack Album?Ī: If you intend to use these songs on a soundtrack album, you will need to negotiate additional soundtrack rights with the publisher and record label as you negotiate the synch and master use rights for your film.Ī: License fees are determined based on various factors, including how the music will be used, the duration and number of times the music will be used and where the film will be performed. You will be provided with a contact at the record label's Business Affairs Department.
Alternatively, you can get contact information for record labels by calling ASCAP's Film/TV Department. You clear this right with the record label who owns the specific recording you would like to use see the liner notes of the recording to find out which company this is.