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Music Licensing Agreement For Film
1. Parties: Identification of the licensor (music rights holder) and licensee (film producer/production company)
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the musical work and film project
3. Definitions: Key terms including Musical Work, Sound Recording, Territory, Term, Film, Synchronization Rights, etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being licensed, including synchronization, reproduction, and distribution rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the license and geographical scope of permitted use
6. License Fees and Payment Terms: Compensation structure, payment schedule, and reporting requirements
7. Usage Requirements: Specifications for how the music can be used, including any restrictions
8. Credit and Attribution: Requirements for crediting the music creators in the film and promotional materials
9. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding ownership and right to license the music
10. Indemnification: Provisions for liability protection and responsibility for potential claims
11. Termination: Conditions under which the agreement can be terminated and consequences
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment rights
1. Mechanical Rights: Include when the agreement covers soundtrack album releases
2. Digital Platform Rights: Include for specific digital/streaming platform requirements
3. Remix Rights: Include if permission for creating modified versions is granted
4. Collecting Society Provisions: Include when dealing with works registered with collecting societies
5. Marketing and Promotion: Include detailed marketing rights when music will be used in film promotion
6. Foreign Language Versions: Include when film will be dubbed or subtitled in other languages
7. Soundtrack Album Rights: Include when a soundtrack album release is contemplated
8. Additional Territory Rights: Include for specific territory-based requirements or restrictions
1. Schedule A - Musical Work Details: Complete details of the musical work(s) including composer, publisher, duration
2. Schedule B - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of licensing fees, including any advance payments and royalties
3. Schedule C - Technical Delivery Requirements: Specifications for music file delivery, format requirements
4. Schedule D - Credit Requirements: Detailed requirements for how credits should appear in the film and marketing materials
5. Schedule E - Approved Uses: Specific approved uses of the music in the film and related materials
6. Appendix 1 - Chain of Title: Documentation proving ownership and right to license the music
7. Appendix 2 - Collecting Society Registrations: Details of any collecting society registrations and requirements
8. Appendix 3 - Territory Restrictions: Detailed breakdown of any territory-specific restrictions or requirements
Authors
Musical Work
Sound Recording
Film
Territory
Term
Synchronization Rights
Master Use Rights
Mechanical Rights
Digital Rights
Licensor
Licensee
Production Company
Effective Date
License Fee
Royalties
Credit Requirements
Broadcast
Distribution
Theatrical Release
Non-Theatrical Release
Home Video
Video-On-Demand
Streaming Platforms
Promotional Use
Marketing Materials
Soundtrack Album
Collecting Society
KODA
Gramex
Cue Sheet
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright
Related Rights
Performance Rights
Dubbing
Subtitling
Adaptation
Derivative Works
Force Majeure
Confidential Information
Net Receipts
Gross Receipts
Payment Terms
Delivery Materials
Technical Specifications
Quality Standards
Assignment
Sub-License
Termination
Breach
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
License Scope
Territory and Duration
Payment and Royalties
Synchronization Rights
Mechanical Rights
Performance Rights
Digital Rights
Credit and Attribution
Delivery
Quality Control
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Assignment and Sub-Licensing
Term and Termination
Force Majeure
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Amendment and Modification
Entire Agreement
Severability
Waiver
Third Party Rights
Counterparts
Collecting Society Compliance
Usage Restrictions
Marketing and Promotion
Technical Requirements
Audit Rights
Insurance
Data Protection
Anti-Corruption
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