Even as distribution platforms evolve and reshape the entertainment industry, music remains an irreplaceable element of successful projects. Our dedicated music team brings extensive knowledge, experience, and valuable industry connections to confidently guide clients through this specialized area. We manage all aspects of music-related agreements, from hiring composers to create original scores, handling agreements with recording artists for soundtracks, and licensing songs from songwriters. Additionally, we provide thorough analysis and support in securing music rights for existing assets, particularly in the rapidly expanding landscape of new media. Whether you're launching a cutting-edge project in theatrical, television, or digital media, or revisiting established assets, we ensure your music needs are expertly handled, allowing you to focus on creating exceptional content.
Music
Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive services to secure the legal rights for using music in motion pictures, series, and unscripted projects. This includes negotiating licenses with rights holders, such as music publishers and record labels, to ensure proper use of songs, compositions, or recordings. Our process covers synchronization rights (pairing music with visuals), master use rights (specific recordings), and performance rights (public broadcast). We ensure all music complies with copyright laws, helping you avoid legal issues while protecting the creative vision of your project.
Music Clearances and Licensing
These agreements outline the terms for creating, distributing, and marketing a soundtrack album associated with a motion picture or series. They typically cover licensing the music used in the production, rights to original scores or songs, revenue sharing between the producers and artists, and details about the album's release format (digital, physical, or both). We handle these agreements by negotiating favorable terms, protecting your rights, and managing the process from licensing to final release, so everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
Soundtrack Album Agreements
We specialize in tracking and managing royalties generated from motion pictures and series across various platforms, such as theatrical releases, streaming services, television broadcasts, and international markets. Our services include ensuring accurate reporting from distributors, collecting the appropriate revenue, and distributing payments to stakeholders—producers, writers, actors, and other rights holders—in accordance with contractual agreements.
Royalty Collections and Distributions
This analysis includes evaluating cue sheets, reviewing licensing agreements, and identifying potential rights issues. We specialize in analyzing music rights in older series, cartoons, and features, ensuring proper clearance and upgrading music rights for licensing and distribution. Additionally, we advise on compliance with copyright laws to streamline the use of music in motion pictures and series.
Comprehensive Music Rights Analysis
We manage the licensing and payment of royalties for public performances of music used in motion pictures and series. This includes ensuring composers, songwriters, and publishers are properly compensated when their music is broadcast, streamed, or played in theaters or other public venues.
