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Music License / Sync Agreement

License a song or composition to synchronize with your film — sync and (optionally) master rights.

Who It's For

  • Filmmakers licensing existing music for their project.
  • Composers and rights holders granting sync rights.
  • Music supervisors documenting a clearance.

What It's For

  • Grants the right to synchronize a work with picture.
  • Defines media, term, territory, and fee.
  • Records whether master rights are included.

Parties

The Work

Project

Grant of Rights

Fee & Credit

Additional Terms

Preview

MUSIC LICENSE / SYNCHRONIZATION AGREEMENT

This Music License / Synchronization Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [effective date] by and between [licensor] (Individual) ("Licensor") and [licensee] ("Licensee").

  1. 1. Grant of License

    Licensor hereby grants Licensee the non-exclusive right and license to record, dub, and synchronize the musical work titled "[song / composition title]", written and composed by [writer(s) / composer(s)] and published by [publisher], in timed relation with the audiovisual production presently entitled "[project title]" (the "Project"). The rights granted hereunder consist of: Sync + Master (both).

  2. 2. Term & Territory

    The term of this license shall be In perpetuity, throughout Worldwide.

  3. 3. Media & Platforms

    The license granted herein extends to the following media and platforms: Festivals, theatrical, streaming, home video, promotional.

  4. 4. Use in Project

    The Project is a Feature Film. The work shall be used as follows: [how the music is used]. The approximate duration of use is [duration used].

  5. 5. Master Recording

    The license granted herein includes the master recording of the work as performed by [artist / performer], the master rights to which are owned or controlled by [master recording owner]. Licensor warrants that it is authorized to grant such master use rights.

  6. 6. License Fee & Payment

    In consideration of the rights granted herein, Licensee shall pay Licensor a license fee of [license fee (USD)]. Payment terms: [payment terms]. The fee stated above covers both the synchronization and master use rights granted hereunder.

  7. 7. Credit

    No specific credit is required, though Licensee may accord credit in the Project's end titles at its discretion.

  8. 8. Representations & Warranties

    Licensor represents and warrants that it owns or controls the rights granted hereunder and has full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant such rights, and that the exercise of the rights granted herein will not infringe upon the rights of any third party.

  9. 9. Additional Terms

    [additional terms]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

LICENSOR

Signature: ____________________

Printed Name: [licensor]

Date: ____________________

LICENSEE

Signature: ____________________

Printed Name: [licensee]

Date: ____________________

TEMPLATE ONLY — NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Sync licensing generally requires BOTH the composition (publishing) rights and the master recording rights. Consult a qualified entertainment attorney before executing this agreement.

Filmmaker Genius — Document Library. Template only; not legal advice.