New topic
Printable| Author | Message |
how should a songwriter be paid? I have two songs in an independent film "sexless" (one is in the title sequence) and I was just told by the producer to figure out what I want as future compensation should the film be picked up for 3 things (and any combination of)
1. theatrical distribution 2. video distribution 3. cable distribution I'm about to get consultation by "Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts" and since I'm a memeber of BMI, I emailed them too... anyone here have any ideas? I need to go to the bookstore... My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
VIDEO WORK: http://sharadkantpatel.com MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/ufoclub1977 | |
- E-mail - orgNote -  Report post to moderator |
ufoclub said: I have two songs in an independent film "sexless" (one is in the title sequence) and I was just told by the producer to figure out what I want as future compensation should the film be picked up for 3 things (and any combination of)
1. theatrical distribution 2. video distribution 3. cable distribution I'm about to get consultation by "Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts" and since I'm a memeber of BMI, I emailed them too... anyone here have any ideas? I need to go to the bookstore... bmi should look after you ok. well done on the films. 
How, i'm gonna make that booty boom...step back, give a girl some room....OH  | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I agree with msserendipity that BMI should take care of you if you are a member.
The BMI site has info there regarding Mechanical, Synchronization and International licensing rights: http://www.bmi.com/licensing/about.asp http://www.bmi.com/licens...rights.asp http://www.bmi.com/licens...ralfaq.asp Btw, are you also registered with BMI as a publisher? If not, it's probably something to think about for the future. Congrats on the placement.  Tribal Disorder"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I'm only registered as a songwriter... I guess I need to form a publishing company under just myself....and then register with BMI
just in case the future gets better for my music... My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
VIDEO WORK: http://sharadkantpatel.com MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/ufoclub1977 | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
BMI won't take care of movie stuff: "BMI Doesn't License Mechanical and Synchronization Rights " taken right off the site.... 
theAudience said: I agree with msserendipity that BMI should take care of you if you are a member.
The BMI site has info there regarding Mechanical, Synchronization and International licensing rights: http://www.bmi.com/licensing/about.asp http://www.bmi.com/licens...rights.asp http://www.bmi.com/licens...ralfaq.asp Btw, are you also registered with BMI as a publisher? If not, it's probably something to think about for the future. Congrats on the placement. Tribal DisorderMy art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
VIDEO WORK: http://sharadkantpatel.com MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/ufoclub1977 | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
ufoclub said: BMI won't take care of movie stuff: "BMI Doesn't License Mechanical and Synchronization Rights " taken right off the site....
Correct. I said that they would have info on the subject. They will "take care of you" regarding your royalties as a songwriter. Did you take note of the fact that mech and sync license payments also go to the publisher? This might be another source for info: http://www.musicbizbuzz.n...rights.htm Tribal Disorder"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I will register a dba as a music publisher. My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
VIDEO WORK: http://sharadkantpatel.com MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/ufoclub1977 | |
| - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |