Sync licensing catalogue for film, TV and ads

Film and TV producers, ad agencies, game developers, video creators and music supervisors who need music cleared for a project.

One-off sync licence fees for each placement, plus performance royalties collected when the project is broadcast or streamed.

• Ear for what suits a scene or brief
• Contract and rights knowledge
• Networking and pitching
• Organising metadata and files

• Only license music where you control both the composition and, if needed, the master recording, as unclear ownership can lead to disputes
• Check how SOCAN registration and licensing work for your songs and what your agreements with writers should cover
• Placements can take many months to land and are never guaranteed
• Ask a music lawyer to review your licence templates
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once your sales grow, and check any home-based business rules in your municipality

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how you build your catalogue, your licence templates and your online setup. A music lawyer's review of your templates is worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on catalogue size and how often you land placements. Placements can take many months to arrive and are never guaranteed.

Check that you control both the composition and, if needed, the master recording, as unclear ownership can cause disputes. Also check how SOCAN registration works for your songs, what your writer agreements should cover, and GST/HST registration.