Music in audiovisual media
Music has a unique ability to enhance stories, evoke emotions and bring images to life. Whether you're producing a film, TV program, commercial or local TV broadcasts, you need the right permissions to use music in a legal and just way.
Stim offers licenses that make it easy to use both copyrighted music and catalogue music in various types of audiovisual productions. Here you will find guidance on which permissions are required, how to sign contracts and which parties you may need to contact, depending on production category.
How do you want to use the music?
Film and TV productions
Get an overview of what applies regarding synchronization rights, the Stim license for public performance and music use reporting.
Synchronization
Music in film and TV is licensed through a one-time payment. This is called synchronization of music and image.
Production music
Production music, or so-called library music, is music that the creator has written solely for production companies to use in e.g. film and TV.
Cora Music
Cora Music makes it easy for creators to use well-known music in videos on social media, with rights already cleared and payment going directly to the music creators.
ICE
ICE is the name of Stim's collaboration for cross-border licensing and management of music rights. Owners and partners are Stim, British PRS for Music and German GEMA.