Ten Ways to Get Your Music Into Film and Television Productions

Many musicians are looking for ways to get more exposure for their music and increase music sales. Film and Television exposure can really help out your music career but many artists have no idea on how to make this happen.  There are different approaches you can take to get your music info film and tv, just make sure you are persistent and don’t ever get discouraged.

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Here is a summary of the areas covered:

1) The Direct Approach: Filmmakers

Find out who the real decision makers may be and try to work directly with them

2) Music Supervisors

They may be involved in the Music Score of a film  and are involved or consulted on the hiring of a score composer

3) Music Editors

they may be involved in creating the “temp track” for a film-the music.  If you can get your music used as part of the temp score, this can open doors for you.

4) Work Your Network

User your existing acquaintances and relationship to get an introduction to someone working on the film

5) Film Editors

The editor works most closely with the director for most of the post production process. They can be involved in suggesting composers and songwriters so this can be a great way to get your music considered for future projects

6) Studio Music Executives

Production companies may look to their music executive for suggestions of which songwriters and composers to approach for upcoming productions.

7) Teams and Collaborators

Positive collaborations, for example with effective composing teams, can create relationships between composers that can be beneficial throughout your career.

8) Get an Agent

Agents have dozens of composers contacting them every day for representation.  If you can be a solution to the agents needs this can ultimately be great for your music career.

9) Music Libraries

Music libraries own the music they commission and can make whatever type of licensing deals they want to.  They can get “in” on television and film projects by finding ways to be included on the temp track and this can develop good relationships with music editors, film companies, and music supervisors

10) Being in the Right Place at the Right Time

If you’re taking steps that can put you in the right place at the right time, this can help you increase the odds that your music gets heard and placed in film and television.