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Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 12:27 pm
by Merryband1
I went searching for the answer here in this thread, but only found information regarding pre-registering before submitting to libraries (which I found very helpful, by the way! Thanks).
My song,
Make Me Remember, just got forwarded to the indie film company for listing
S2205230G. I was about to register it with my PRO when I remembered that it might not be the best idea. If you've gone through this before and had placements, I hope you'll advise me. I will hold off on registering it until I know. Thanks!
Merry
Re: Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 1:32 pm
by Casey H
I wouldn't register it based on just a forward. That's not really being "considered" thought it's great that they will at least hear your track. If the film company contacts you expressing interest, I would register it then. Congrats on the forward and good luck!
Casey
Re: Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 2:22 pm
by funsongs
Not to contradict Casey's point - but when I asked someone at BMI "when should I register a song?"...
the answer was, "When it has been released to the public."
So - I'm guessing it's up to you, or whatever counsel you trust, to decide if this attention & forward is equivalent to it having been 'released'.
Good question, and I'm interested to read other replies and perspectives.
Re: Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 2:30 pm
by Casey H
funsongs wrote: ↑Thu May 26, 2022 2:22 pm
Not to contradict Casey's point - but when I asked someone at BMI "when should I register a song?"...
the answer was, "When it has been released to the public."
So - I'm guessing it's up to you, or whatever counsel you trust, to decide if this attention & forward is equivalent to it having been 'released'.
Good question, and I'm interested to read other replies and perspectives.
It's very likely that the person at BMI isn't familiar with the music library world. That being said, in most cases it doesn't matter. Sometimes, if you want to sign with an exclusive music library, it's more work for them and an annoyance.
Casey
Re: Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Thu May 26, 2022 3:50 pm
by cosmicdolphin
No
Re: Should I register with PRO if a song is being considered by an indie film company?
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 12:08 pm
by Merryband1
Thanks, guys! That's what I thought, too. I think if the film company signs it, I'll go ahead and set up my publishing company (something I always mean to do and never get around to) and then list the song. I already have the label. I haven't released the song, although I have gigged with it.
The indie film is a nonexclusive contract, so releasing it around the same time as the film might make sense.
I appreciate the kind words!
Cheers,
Merry