[Fmpro] ASCAP's Advice for Filmmakers

[LesHurdle]

On Mar 4, 2008, at 6:34 PM, Mark Northam wrote:
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> 1. The salaries of all ASCAP staff are paid by ASCAP members. ASCAP  
> staff
> work for US, the members. Every penny of their salary and benefits  
> is paid
> for by monies raised by the performances of OUR music.

We must remember at all times... the broadcasters pay ASCAP et al @  
1-1........ staff members see to it YOU do not get 1-1 !
They also insure song is paid at 100% no matter what........  
elections are coming ;-)
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> 2. I have an issue with the idea that the publishing is normally  
> owned by
> the film company for the film's score.

Who runs ASCAP [and BMI/SESAC et al]....... PUBLISHERS..... DW is a  
publisher !

L