[Fmpro] ASCAP Sundance Composer Brunch Jan 24

[Pete]

Thanks Mark, Pete

--- Mark Northam <mnortham at gmdgroup.com> wrote:
> Since many have been asking here, we've got good
> news - ASCAP is holding
> their Sundance Filmmaker/Composer brunch on Jan 24.
> Here's the invite:
> 
> http://www.filmmusicmag.com/dl/ascapbrunch.jpg
> 
> ASCAP's Phil Crosland has assured me that "any ASCAP
> composers at Sundance
> are welcome with an RSVP," despite the text on the
> invitation that it's only
> for "Sundance Filmmakers and their composers". I
> hope some FMPRO composers
> choose to go and benefit from this event.
> 
> I remain concerned about the lack of composers at
> the Music Café
> performances, but along with others, I've aired my
> views on that
> sufficiently here.
> 
> Also, it's worth noting on the invitation sent to
> filmmakers the offer that
> "ASCAP can help you find the right composer or
> songwriter for your project".
> I think it's fair to ask exactly how they choose
> which ASCAP members to
> recommend to filmmakers - an incredibly valuable
> referral by any measure...
> And is it appropriate for a membership organization
> whose staff is paid by
> all members to only recommend certain members that
> are "known" by the staff?
> 
> Best,
> 
> Mark N.
> 
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> 
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