[Fmpro] Cable TV series Bid

[Merritt Music Productions]

Hi Scott,

It makes a HUGE difference whether it is Bravo or Food (a Scripps network.)
With Scripps, it will be a TOTAL buyout and they will own the music plus
there will be no PRO income.

The "THEME" music really should be a separate negotiation and pay from $3k
to $15k.

As far as the internal music for the show, I know of music companies doing a
30min cable show for as little as $2,500, on BUYOUT (but writer keeps
"writer share.")  But that is ridiculous.

I would suggest a starting rate of $10k, no buyout, for internal music per
episode.  Be willing to negotiate down to maybe $5k.  Be ready to walk away
if not happy with the deal.

Best of luck!

Chris

Merritt Music Productions LLC
9701 Clearwater Drive
Knoxville, TN 37923
merrittmusic.com
(323) 306-3057 (Los Angeles)
(347) 767-2952 (New York)
(865) 686-6388 (Knoxville)
(865) 300-5473 (Mobile)
(323) 306-3058 (Fax)


-----Original Message-----
From: fmpro-bounces+chris=merrittmusic.com at nxport.com
[mailto:fmpro-bounces+chris=merrittmusic.com at nxport.com] On Behalf Of Scott
Szabo
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:16 PM
To: fmpro at nxport.com
Subject: [Fmpro] Cable TV series Bid

I've been asked to bid on a weekly 1/2 hour TV series for a cable network
like Bravo or Food Network. Does anyone know what I should charge for the
initial music package and on-going tracks?

Scott Szabo


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