This session will allow musicians and other industry professionals to learn how music is placed in films & TV. It will cover song rights, metadata, tips on researching music supervisors and real examples of the dos and don'ts of reaching out.
It will also address common questions such as when to register with a PRO, when is a pub/pub administrator necessary, how income is earned and split, current trends in sync licensing, placement timelines, opportunities for bespoke compositions vs pre-recorded music and how working with independent vs major labels/publishers can affect placement opportunities.
This session is presented by Roots & Sync - A promotional platform to discover Nordic Folk and Roots Music.
In the panel:
Steph Rushton
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Stephanie Rushton (CAN/FR) is a Music Supervisor with Seven Seas Music and for independent films, specialized in sourcing and licensing international music. She volunteers around the world to educate musicians on music rights and the basics of synchronization licenses. Steph currently resides in Paris, France, leading Seven Seas’ European initiatives, as well as runs a consultancy practice specialized in artist finance and is a contributing music editor for US-based publications Tigre Sounds and Feminist.