Looking to make a short film with one of the characters singing a well known pop song. Where can I find out if the owner of the song has given premission for film makers to use their song? I know there is a website out there that lists all songs that you can use (once you have paid a fee) but cannot remember the name of it.
2006-12-20 06:38:02 · 7 answers · asked by Tina 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I am hoping to make money from the film. Hopefully :)
2006-12-20 06:45:19 · update #1
Depends. if you are in fact making money, you definitely need permission. the same goes for entering your works in a professional contest. try googling pop songs and usage rights, and it should lead you there.
2006-12-20 06:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, if you use a song that is actually sung by a performer, you must get permission from the singer and the songwriter. If you have another person singing the song, you must get permission from just the songwriter.
For example, say you want to use Jusin Timberlake's song "Sexy Back" written by John Doe. If you want to use the song with Justin Timberlake singing it, you must get permission from both Justin and John. If you want your actor to sing the song, you would need to get just John's permission.
As well, if the song was written years ago (I think it's 100 years), it public domain and no one owns it so your free to use it.
I used to work in the music industry and that's what I remember. I'm in Canada too so it may be different in the US.
2006-12-20 07:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
presently the regulations have replaced. you ought to use a music without asking. they'll only seem for you in terms of economic fee in the adventure that your undertaking and their music make the great great money. you are able to call the reproduction-write place of work in DC. They do have and 800 selection, additionally touch them on line. they're very powerful.
2016-10-05 13:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fines aren't going to so bad if you list music by....If you charge you may want to contact BLI or BMI I forgot
2006-12-20 06:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by zzband.taliesin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not alter the lyrics and tune slightly that way you won't be liable to pay any royalties
2006-12-23 12:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by kremmen001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not important unless you are going to charge people to watch your film.
2006-12-20 06:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think as long as you say music thanks to "artist" it would be ok... no?
2006-12-20 06:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by CM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋