Hi there,
I am currently trying to clear music rights for a film I am directing/producing...
The majority of the tracks are controlled by indie labels who own both the publishing and master rights for the requested tracks.
However, some tracks are owned by majors and in at least one case the publishing and master rights are split across two different entities.
The publisher for one of these majors provided a quote, however, I am not sure if the price the publisher quoted is the total price I will pay for the tracks (i.e. they split this figure with the master rights owner), or if I need to pay both the publisher and the master rights owner the amount quoted? The publisher said they could do it for this rate, as long as it is MFN with the master owners and if they agree to the same deal.
Any clarification would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks!
I am currently trying to clear music rights for a film I am directing/producing...
The majority of the tracks are controlled by indie labels who own both the publishing and master rights for the requested tracks.
However, some tracks are owned by majors and in at least one case the publishing and master rights are split across two different entities.
The publisher for one of these majors provided a quote, however, I am not sure if the price the publisher quoted is the total price I will pay for the tracks (i.e. they split this figure with the master rights owner), or if I need to pay both the publisher and the master rights owner the amount quoted? The publisher said they could do it for this rate, as long as it is MFN with the master owners and if they agree to the same deal.
Any clarification would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks!