How much would it cost to use a copyrighted song in a independent movie? Nothing new, but like a 80s song or old country western.
2007-07-26 20:54:51 · 2 answers · asked by Bandit85 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
you can find out quickly whether your song is available and the price at Harry Fox Agency (HFA.com). They provide the clearances for most composers at pre-negotiated rates.
2007-07-28 07:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is going to depend a lot on the specific song. If it's something still in circulation, has it's copyright up to date and all, it's going to be a lot more. On the other hand, I would think an artist whose music isn't exactly burning up the charts would love to have their music see a revival. In that case, I would think if you contacted the publishing company that owns the music, or the artist's label, you could get it for very very cheap.
If I had a song that was popular once and hasn't sold any albums in 20 years, I'd sell you the rights for a dollar, in the hopes that your movie is a hit and my music sees a revival in sales.
All of that is just my speculation though.
2007-07-27 05:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Robert L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋