One of the best kept secrets of filmmaking is that it's entirely possible to craft an amazing soundtrack on a not-so-amazing budget, and in this guide we show you how to do that like a pro, including how to tackle the music licensing process without breaking the bank. This guide is written especially for filmmakers, but the information can also be applied to television, web, and more. CLICK HERE to download (PDF).
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- The basic steps to licensing any piece of music
- Strategies for getting a good price
- The right way to approach labels & other rights holders
- Common licensing mistakes and how to avoid them
- Filmmakers who got great music on smaller budgets
- Sample letters of inquiry, cue sheets, and more
About the Author:
Shannon Coulter once heard a film festival panelist say that "if music licensing were
surgery it'd be brain surgery," and promptly came up with a
workshop based entirely on the premise that music licensing is actually much, much easier than brain surgery. She's conducted this workshop at
South by Southwest, the LATV Fest, and the Future of Music Summit.
She's the writer behind the film-music blog, Boombox Serenade, and an occasional contributor to music magazines Remix, Performer, and the London quarterly, Comes With a Smile. She dabbled in A&R at a small record label, and is in the process of launching a music supervision and clearance service. Her email address is: shannon (at) boomboxserenade.com.
