Producing : Music Clearance Question: Is there a better way? by David M. Adler

David M. Adler

Music Clearance Question: Is there a better way?

My client is producing a documentary film. He wants to include six popular songs. He wants to use the original recordings. I have been tasked with obtaining master use and synchronization licenses for these in the film. Is there a way to expedite this? I have a preliminary idea of who controls each composition and recording. Looking for recommendations on the most efficient way to get the necessary permissions.

Mike Boas

Here’s the BMI search index, which I’ve seen used by another doc producer.

https://repertoire.bmi.com/

David M. Adler

Thanks Mike!

Sam Sokolow

Anna Granucci, who did the music supervision on films like Damian Chazelle's Whiplash, does a really detailed and useful webinar on music clearances and how to get great songs in your movies. Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/music-clearances-101-how-to-s...

David M. Adler

Thanks Sam!

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