Music Clearance
and Licensing
for Film & Television

Providing music clearance and licensing services for film and television. This includes rights research, negotiation, licensing and contract coordination, cue sheets, and final delivery documentation to protect filmmakers.

We work with filmmakers and producers to manage music rights carefully and thoroughly, ensuring each project is properly cleared and delivered.

Services-

  • Music rights research and rights holder identification

  • Quote requests and negotiation strategy

  • Sync and master use license coordination

  • Cue sheet preparation and verification

  • Tracking, budgeting, and close-out deliverables

Recent Project-

"Antone’s: Home of the Blues" —

Feature-length documentary film about Clifford Antone and the legendary Antone's blues bar in Austin, Texas.

  • 31 sides cleared

  • 19 rights holders including major publishers BMG, Sony, Warner Chappell, and major labels like Universal Music

  • Full contract coordination, and generation of in-house contracts for independent artists or mid-size and smaller rights holders

  • Cue sheet delivery

This project required long-form coordination, detailed tracking, and negotiated licenses across a wide range of rights holders.

Contact us for a free consultation:

Tell us about your project, timeline and music needs.

Paul Boatright - Owner/Operator
ClearTheCue.com