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Synchronization, Performance, Master Use and Mechanical License
 This agreement is used by a motion picture producer to acquire the right to use a musical composition and its recording on the soundtrack of a film and in a soundtrack album. This agreement transfers more rights than the master use license and should be used when the grantor not only owns a recording, but has performed and composed it. This packet includes: (1) Synchronization, Performance, Master Use and Mechanical License Information (2) Synchronization, Performance, Master Use and Mechanical License State Law Compliance: Designed for use in all state. Among others, this form includes the following provisions: |
Composer Letter/Agreement (Low Budget Feature)
| This agreement is used by a producer to hire a composer to create a score (music) for a low-budget motion picture. Among others, this agreements includes provisions regarding compensation, license, rights to the music and much more. For use in all states. |
Composer Work-for-Hire Agreement (w/ Album Rights)
| This agreement is to be used by a producer to hire a composer to work on a motion picture. Among others, this agreements includes provisions regarding salary, term, property rights and dispute resolution. For use in all states. |
Soundtrack Recording Agreement (loan-out)
| This agreement is used by a producer to hire an artist (through artist's company) for vocal and/or musical services to record a master for a soundtrack or feature film. This agreement is designed for a "loan-out" arrangement. Includes "Inducement Agreement." For use in all states. |
Synch & Performance License for Use of a Composition on a Soundtrack
| This license allows a producer to use a musical work in a motion picture. For use in all states. Among others, this form includes the following provisions: • Rights • Performing Rights • Reservation of Rights • Warranties • Cure/Remedies |
Music Supervisor Agreement
| Work for Hire Agreement that allows a producer to hire a music supervisor to oversee the selection of artists and songs for a motion picture and its soundtrack. For use in all states. |
Master Use License Agreement
| The Master Use License Agreement allows a producer to use a previously recorded musical work on the soundtrack of a motion picture and trailers promoting the film. For use in all states. |
Acquisition of Music Rights - All Rights
| Agreement to acquire music rights in a song from a composer after the song has been written. The agreement specifies that all rights in the music are transferred, the transfer price and that the composition was a work-made-for-hire. The agreement also includes various representations and warranties regarding the compositions originality. Among others, this form includes the following provisions: • Grant of License • Term • Payments • Licensor’s Representations and Warranties • Assignment Clause |
Acquisition of Music Rights- Certain Rights
| Agreement to acquire certain music rights in a song from a composer after the song has been written. This agreement specifies the rights that are acquired (e.g. distribution, performance, etc.), the price paid for such rights, and also includes various representations and warranties regarding the work. Among others, this form includes the following provisions: • Grant of License • Term • Payments • Licensor’s Representations and Warranties • Assignment Clause |