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THE CRAFT OF MUSIC IN MEDIA
2024 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Music Supervision
2024 Emmy-nominated Music Supervisors discuss the process behind the music of some of the most music-forward series of the year.
From Pre-Records to Post Production:
Navigating the Joys and Hurdles of Music Supervising Performance-Driven Projects
Join our panel of seasoned Music Supervisors as they share insights into the exhilarating yet complex world of curating music for television and/or film musicals or music driven projects.
From working with the producers to select the perfect tracks, to the complex original song production process, to navigating on camera performances & licensing challenges, to collaborating with cast & choreographers...learn firsthand the artistry and strategy behind crafting the perfect soundtrack.
Creativity Beyond Budgetary Constraints:
Music Supervising Indie Films
You got who for how much?! Behind the scenes of indie filmmaking. This panel will explore creative deal structures and uncover the intense yet rewarding world of securing great music for smaller budgets.
The rigorous world of indie filmmaking is both rewarding and challenging and often requires a higher level of creativity all around - from the works used to the deals structured around the work. This panel will explore the unique challenges of supervising films with very limited budgets, with a focus on creating quality work within the music overall - both source and score. We will discuss unique deal structures and contractual obligations in and around music, especially as it pertains to the Composer and Music Supervisor.
GMS and AMP Present:
Music Production & Music Supervision In Ads
Exploring the overlapping, evolving, and occasionally confusing roles of music supervision and music production in ads.
With more and more ads music houses taking on the role of both Music Producer and Music Supervisor, it can get confusing where one role ends and the other begins. Join us for this enlightening discussion on current roles and expectations in advertising; how terms and titles differ from other areas of music supervision, and what new trends are emerging in the world of creative oversight in ads.
Art Meets Commerce:
What Makes Trailer Music Supervision Different
Learn about the intricacies of trailer supervision and what makes this industry 'tick.'
Do you know what makes trailer supervision different from other supervision crafts? Well, now you will! Learn about the intricacies, quirks, and particular challenges of trailers from creative, process, and licensing standpoints.
MUSIC BUSINESS
AI:
Challenges and Changes to the Industry and New Opportunities for Artists
A conversation about potential challenges and changes to workflow, as well as ways that Music Supervisors, Composers, and Artists can proactively take advantage of AI tools and protect their copyrights.
This panel discusses the potential legal challenges posed by AI, as well as the potential opportunities and challenges to art workers in the film and music space.
Music Clearance 101:
Intro to Music Clearance
Discover the basics of music clearance in this introductory panel. Learn the standard terminology and best practices when clearing music for your projects.
Learn the essentials of music clearance, covering the key parties involved and crucial terminology. This panel is perfect for newcomers wanting to understand the foundational concepts and language of music clearance.
Music Clearance 201:
Live Mock Negotiation
Experience a live mock negotiation, building on skills from Music Clearance 101, with scenarios reflecting common challenges in a documentary or film project.
Explore scenarios reflecting common challenges in a documentary and a film, and learn strategies to overcome typical roadblocks.
Music Clearance 301:
Clearance Trends and How To Navigate
Roundtable discussion with high-level clearance executives where they share their insights on new trends and suggest ways to navigate samples, interpolations and so much more.
Designed for experienced Music Supervisors, this panel features high-level clearance executives sharing their expertise. Explore new trends in music clearance, including interpolations in scores and learn advanced negotiation strategies.
World Wide Music Supervision:
The Art of Music Business
Learn from Music Supervisors and sync experts across the world on best practices from their territories, pitfalls to avoid and examine the global possibilities.
In the pursuit of representation through authentic music, learn best business and cultural practices, explore international contracts, negotiations, PROs and parties. Join us as we endeavor to discover the intricacies of music supervision and sync across the global territories.
From Coordinator to Supervisor: Navigating the Leap
A conversation for Coordinators/Assistants on mastering their role, and transitioning from a Coordinator/Assistant to that of a Music Supervisor.
Transitioning from Coordinator to Music Supervisor can be challenging. Join us for an engaging discussion featuring coordinators and an experienced music supervisor. Our panel will shed light on this career progression, exploring the obstacles, triumphs, timing, and the essential role of mentorship in making a successful shift from Coordinator to Supervisor.
The 35 Year Reversion Statute:
How to Benefit from and Navigate Section 203 of the Copyright Act of 1976
We explain how songwriters and artists can regain US rights to their music after 35 years, along with how to easily license and clear these newly-acquired compositions.
While a boon for songwriters and artists to get their rights back, this leads to older copyrights having newly split territories between the U.S. and abroad, which can be confusing for Supervisors to clear. We discuss why these new territory splits happen, how to best find newly-added US rights holders for easy clearance, and how self-ownership can invigorate decades-old catalogues.
PITCHING
Song Survivor:
A Music Supervisors' Song Choice Challenge
Multiple Music Supervisors attack the same film scene, each given different parameters. Discover the art & science of synch selection, as they reveal their creative strategies and tactics for tackling synch. Find out what makes the cut! Perfect for those seeking a deep understanding of music supervision in film!
Come watch, listen, and vote for your favorites in this interactive and educational session! In advance of our panel, we challenged these five experienced Music Supervisors with a different creative directive for the same scene in the same feature film. Today, each of them will reveal their song selection, their strategies, and their creative reasoning behind what made their cut. Gain insights into the art of synch selection and get a glimpse into the thought process of Music Supervisors in film.
Synch Talk:
A Dialogue on the Vital Role of Representation, Synch Agents, and Music Libraries in the World of Synch Licensing
A Music Supervisor will engage in a dynamic conversation with a Synch Agent and a Music Library Representative, exploring the indispensable roles they play in the intricate world of synch.
Discover the nuances of E&O (Errors and Omissions) insurance and why it's a crucial aspect of the synch licensing process. Gain insights into why a majority of worldwide licensing transactions occur through representatives rather than directly with artists. Uncover the strategic advantages, legal safeguards, and collaborative opportunities that arise when artists align themselves with knowledgeable professionals in the synch licensing landscape.
Going a Different Direction:
Why we did NOT choose your song
Get the inside scoop on why your song didn't make the cut and how to improve your chances next time.
A breakdown of the decision-making process behind closed doors, we will explore the intricate web of factors behind why your song might not have made the cut in film, TV, or advertising placements. We'll discuss industry dynamics, address pitfalls to avoid, and glean insights from experts so that you can limit the amount of times you have to hear those infamous words "we're going in a different direction."
Live Listening Session with Music Supervisors
Get your music heard with live feedback from Music Supervisors. Learn to better understand how supervisors make decisions about music and get into their creative mindset.
Our 1st Annual Music Supervisor Listening Sessions are a great way for you to connect with and get your music heard and get essential feedback from top music supervisors in TV, film, video games, ads & trailers! Submit your best tune and get some great feedback!