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Publisher - Composer Agreement SAMPLE
Publisher - Composer Agreement SAMPLE
recordings and the underlying original compositions (both words and music),
listed in Schedule A, and desires to engage Publisher to include such
master recordings and compositions in Publisher’s catalog for placements in
Film, Television, Advertising, Web, Game, Broadcast, Streaming, Video-on-
demand, and any other forms of media regardless of the technological
vehicle of transmission requiring music usage.
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WHEREAS, Publisher desires to pitch, promote, leverage and distribute the
Original Master Recordings (“Composition”) to third parties; to issue
License(s), administer and collect all revenues from each Licensed Use; and
compensate Artist for Licensed Uses.
I. DEFINITIONS.
"Composition" is defined as the Original Composition(s) as defined below
and Original Master Recording(s) as defined below, both individually and
collectively, including words and lyrics of original musical works written
and/or performed by Composer.
“Licensed Use” shall mean the particular use or form of leverage,
irrespective of length, of a Composition by a third party pursuant to a
License granted by Publisher.
IV. OBLIGATIONS.
A) Publisher will use its best efforts to place Compositions in Film, Television,
Advertising, Web, Game, Broadcast, In- Store use, and other technical
Industries requiring music usage by submitting music and working in
conjunction with music supervisors, producers, networks, A&R & all other
decision makers in the United States, Europe, Asia, and all the other countries
in the world for a period of five (5) years
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B) Publisher will target projects where Composer’s material fits the project
synopsis and music sought.
VI. PAYMENT.
A) In exchange for the grant of rights herein, Publisher shall pay all
costs and expenses of packaging, promoting, and distribution of the
Compositions.
B) Publisher shall collect 100% of the monies directly from a third party,
and shall pay to Artist / Composer the following for use of the
Compositions:
Fifty percent (50%) of the Sixty Six percent (66%) of the Gross Receipts,
derived and actually collected by Publisher for use of the Compositions in a
feature film, television program, independent film, documentary, video game,
commercial advertisement, promotional trailer, or web series or any other
income generating opportunities.
Fifty percent (50%) of the Sixty-Six percent (66%) of the Gross Receipts
derived and actually collected by Publisher in regards to mechanical fees
and/or artist record royalties resulting from soundtrack inclusion.
Fifty percent (50%) of the Sixty-Six percent (66%) of the resulting AFTRA
(American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), AFM American Film
Market), and/or SAG (Screen Actors Guild) payments offered to Publisher,
Composer and/or Artist as a result of an on-screen performance or other
related AFTRA, AFM, and/ or SAG payments which resulted from Sub-
Publisher’s efforts.
VII. Except as herein above expressly set forth, Publisher shall otherwise
have no other obligation to make any payment to or on behalf of
Composer arising out of the exploitation of the Compositions by Publisher
or its licensees, agents, or sub- licensees, in any manner or media, at any
time.
VIII. Any legal action brought by Publisher against a third party for any
alleged infringement of the Compositions shall be initiated and prosecuted
at Publisher’s sole expense.
IX. INDEMNIFICATION
Composer hereby indemnifies and holds Publisher harmless against all
costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees and
disbursements) and damages which Publisher may incur as the result of
any bona fide claim in which it is asserted that any warranties,
representations or covenants made by Composer in this agreement have
been breached or in which assertions are made which are inconsistent
with any of such warranties, representations or covenants.
X. This Agreement is binding upon and shall endure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
Termination of this Agreement shall in no way limit Publisher’s right to
receive monies due to Publisher as a result of any exploitation of said
Compositions during the Term.