[Fmpro] A friend's film
Steve Alex
steve at vital-records.net
Mon Jul 14 15:04:21 GMT 2008
All,
Im looking for some advice.
I have a friend who made a film, and wants to use my music for a few cues.
There's no money in it. And I know I should stop right there.
This would be a favor. The most that I'll likely get out of it is a
couple people buying a CD, and maybe a performance royalty credit if the
movie gets played on some local cable channel.
When I initially said she could use my music (3 years ago), it was just
one song that I particularly didnt mind becuase it was kind of a
throw-away track. Now she says she has cues from 4 of my songs!
As a friend, is there any way to grant license to allow her to use the
songs? I want to help her out, but at the same time I don't want to give
my music away. How much should I ask for make it right for me, and help
out a friend? She says the whole film cost $6K. Should I be inclined to
ask for points, in case the film miraculously makes a profit?
I read this list most every day,and you guys are usually full of great
insight, and info. I'm hoping some of you will offer your opinions to
help me decide what to do here.
Thanks,
Steve
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