Discovery and APM Release Score Library; No Sync Fees for Composers

[SBallard]

Thought some may be interested in this article on Film Music Mag.

No Sync Fees (http://www.filmmusicmag.com/?p=1760)

I think it's pretty shameful myself and no one to help fight this sort of thing. :mad:

[White Noise 2]

:mad:

Once again the writers get screwed whilst the corporations line their pockets.

[kdm]

I know we would all be reluctant to risk losing work, but would a "no sync fees, no score" policy among composers for Discovery Channel and APM work (and others that are likely to follow suit), or is this wishful thinking on my part?

[goldfarb]

Discovery might need the money...
"Unpaid, Digital FX artists seek back pay of $1 million from Discovery Communications and Evergreen Films"

http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=59&t=652434

[SBallard]

Pretty much a red flag about dealing with APM or Discovery Communications if you ask me. They refuse to fairly deal with composers and/or promise pay but fail to deliver said pay. The crack in the foundation of this business is only growing wider and none of us have any kind of rope to pull ourselves out of it with.