anybody have any idea how to go about hooking this up?
Guided by Voices said:The only way to find out is ask, find an email address and tell them how you will be using it. If you tell them that it wont be sold, and just submitted to Film Festivals they might let you use it.
I was thinking aquiring liscensing would come after the script is sold, though I imagine if I could get them to agree on my own, it would help sell the screenplay. That seems like a long-shot though
bird said:T,
It does seem like a long-shot, but I know of one Indietalk member (Cartoon Larry) who simply emailed Richard Hell (and the Voidoids) and asked for permission to animate one of his works. Hell heartily agreed and Cartoon Larry is currently producing the work. I say it's worth a try.
An interesting idea I have never heard of before.T Shipley said:Well, I can write the names of the songs in without their permission (I am aware I'm not supposed to include specific music).
I was thinking aquiring liscensing would come after the script is sold, though I imagine if I could get them to agree on my own, it would help sell the screenplay. That seems like a long-shot though.
Your right - it might be a long shot. Are you going to go for it?
T Shipley said:I recently wrote a screenplay in which, while not necessary, it would enhance the film greatly if Led Zeppelin songs were included.
I've heard they are notorious for not letting people use their music (I know Cameron Crowe has been allowed to, but they are old friends).
Anyone know if this is true or not, or can enlighten me more on their stance?
Thanks.
Guided by Voices said:T Shipley - Yeah, Guided by Voices is one of my favorite bands..
Infact, just a few days ago I emailed thier manager and asked if I could use a few songs for my next film, I explained that it would not be for sale and just entered into film festivals/be free to download for my website..He emailed me back his number, I called and he gave me permission to use them. If I decide to sell it later on all I gotta do is call him back.
Guided by Voices said:Im using Buzzards and Dreadful Crows and Surgical Focus. Im not sure if Im going to use both in one film, we are currently working on two projects (Drama and Horro)
Will Vincent said:Just make sure you get that deal in writing..