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Synchronization License
                 For Use Of Musical Composition In Motion Picture


             This agreement (Agreement") made on ___________________, 200___
by    and      between      __________________________           ("Film     Producer")
and_________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_ ("Licensor(s)(s)") the owner of rights in the musical composition ("Musical
Composition") described below do hereby set forth the following agreements:

1.   License: Film Producer and Licensor(s), as owner of the Musical Composition,
     grants a license to Film Producer to have the non-exclusive right to use the
     Synchronization in the Film presently titled _________________________.
     ("Motion") and for synchronizing the Musical Composition with the action in the
     Motion Picture.

2.   Titles and Selections: The following Musical Composition is covered under this
     Agreement.

     Musical Composition Title: ______________________________

     Writers:       _____________________________________________
                    _____________________________________________

     Publisher: ____________________________________________

     Record Label: _________________________________________

     Artist: _______________________________________________

3.   Rights Granted To Film Producer: Licensor(s) grants the non-exclusive right to
     synchronize the Musical Composition in the Video to the Film Producer for use on
     all prints of the Motion Picture world-wide, including theatrical motion picture,
     video format and television. Film Producer is granted the right to use the Musical
     Composition in the use of all television trailers, preview trailers, or other forms of
     advertising or promotion associated with the Motion Picture. The term shall be for
     the entire life of the copyright of the Musical Composition including renewals and
     extensions. The Licensor(s) hereby grants to Film Producer a limited videogram
     license for purposes of manufacture in a video cassette cartridge for purposes of
     transmission of the Motion Picture for those performances authorized and set forth
     in this Agreement.

4.   Rights Retained By Licensor(s): Licensor(s) will retain all rights in and to the
     Musical Composition except for sound track synchronization as described and
     restricted to in this Agreement.
5.    Restrictions: This license does not include any right or authority to make changes
      or alter the Master Recording.

6.    Cue Sheets: Film Producer agrees to furnish Licensor(s) a cue sheet of the Motion
      Picture thirty (30) days prior to the first public exhibition of the Motion Picture or
      thirty (30) days prior to the first public exhibition on any television performance.
      Film Producer shall be responsible for providing cue sheets to any Free T.V, Pay
      T.V, Cable or any other company transmitting the performance of the Motion
      Picture (T.V. Station). In the event that Film Producer fails to provide such cue
      sheet to Licensor(s) or T.V. Station this license shall not become effective and shall
      be null and void. Performance royalties shall be paid directly to Licensor(s)
      through Licensor(s)'s respective performance rights society.

7.    Consideration : In consideration of value received and the agreements set forth
      herein, Licensor grants to Film Producer the rights set forth in this agreement.

8.    Screen Credits: Licensee shall be given a credit on all final prints and videotapes
      of the Motion Picture equal to other Licensees of the same position in accordance
      with industry standards for such credit which includes name of writer and the
      publisher of the Musical Composition and writer's performance rights society, if
      any.

10.   Assignment: Film Producer shall have the right to assign this Agreement and all
      rights granted herein to a third party company that licenses or purchases any or all
      rights to distribute the Motion Picture.


Film Producer



By: ___________________________

______________________________
Printed Name


Licensor(s):



By: ___________________________


______________________________
Printed Name:

______________________________
Title

______________________________
Company Name:


Address: ______________________
         ______________________
             ______________________

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Synchronisation license

  • 1. Synchronization License For Use Of Musical Composition In Motion Picture This agreement (Agreement") made on ___________________, 200___ by and between __________________________ ("Film Producer") and_________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _ ("Licensor(s)(s)") the owner of rights in the musical composition ("Musical Composition") described below do hereby set forth the following agreements: 1. License: Film Producer and Licensor(s), as owner of the Musical Composition, grants a license to Film Producer to have the non-exclusive right to use the Synchronization in the Film presently titled _________________________. ("Motion") and for synchronizing the Musical Composition with the action in the Motion Picture. 2. Titles and Selections: The following Musical Composition is covered under this Agreement. Musical Composition Title: ______________________________ Writers: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Publisher: ____________________________________________ Record Label: _________________________________________ Artist: _______________________________________________ 3. Rights Granted To Film Producer: Licensor(s) grants the non-exclusive right to synchronize the Musical Composition in the Video to the Film Producer for use on all prints of the Motion Picture world-wide, including theatrical motion picture, video format and television. Film Producer is granted the right to use the Musical Composition in the use of all television trailers, preview trailers, or other forms of advertising or promotion associated with the Motion Picture. The term shall be for the entire life of the copyright of the Musical Composition including renewals and extensions. The Licensor(s) hereby grants to Film Producer a limited videogram license for purposes of manufacture in a video cassette cartridge for purposes of transmission of the Motion Picture for those performances authorized and set forth in this Agreement. 4. Rights Retained By Licensor(s): Licensor(s) will retain all rights in and to the Musical Composition except for sound track synchronization as described and restricted to in this Agreement.
  • 2. 5. Restrictions: This license does not include any right or authority to make changes or alter the Master Recording. 6. Cue Sheets: Film Producer agrees to furnish Licensor(s) a cue sheet of the Motion Picture thirty (30) days prior to the first public exhibition of the Motion Picture or thirty (30) days prior to the first public exhibition on any television performance. Film Producer shall be responsible for providing cue sheets to any Free T.V, Pay T.V, Cable or any other company transmitting the performance of the Motion Picture (T.V. Station). In the event that Film Producer fails to provide such cue sheet to Licensor(s) or T.V. Station this license shall not become effective and shall be null and void. Performance royalties shall be paid directly to Licensor(s) through Licensor(s)'s respective performance rights society. 7. Consideration : In consideration of value received and the agreements set forth herein, Licensor grants to Film Producer the rights set forth in this agreement. 8. Screen Credits: Licensee shall be given a credit on all final prints and videotapes of the Motion Picture equal to other Licensees of the same position in accordance with industry standards for such credit which includes name of writer and the publisher of the Musical Composition and writer's performance rights society, if any. 10. Assignment: Film Producer shall have the right to assign this Agreement and all rights granted herein to a third party company that licenses or purchases any or all rights to distribute the Motion Picture. Film Producer By: ___________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name Licensor(s): By: ___________________________ ______________________________ Printed Name: ______________________________