Overview
A music release grants permission for a production to use a specific piece of copyrighted music within a film or media project, defining the conditions and restrictions of use and the credit to appear on screen.
Proper music documentation is important because productions must be able to verify that all music included in the film has been legally authorized for use and distribution. Maintaining clear release records helps reduce legal and distribution complications while reinforcing professional practices related to copyright, licensing, and music clearance within film production workflows.
Instructions
The Producer should use this contract agreement with the Owner (or authorized agent) of a musical composition that will be used in the film.
The Producer is responsible for working with the Owner to determine the screen credit in the finished film. All other clauses in the agreement must remain unchanged, unless the Producer is authorized in advance by the Head of Production to make specific amendments to the contract.
Note: F1 and M1 projects are not permitted license music in this manner. Those project must use the Universal Production Music library for any music needs.