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ASCAP @ Sundance Film Festival 2021: January 29 - February 1

ASCAP has partnered with the Sundance Film Festival for 23 years. Why should a global pandemic break our streak? We're going all-virtual this year, with four days of music programming featuring exclusive performances and fascinating conversations with composers and filmmakers that you won't hear anywhere else. It's all available for free with an online Festival account.

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ASCAP Composer Spotlight @ Sundance Film Festival 2021

Get to know the composers powering this year's Sundance selections.

ASCAP Screen Time

Conversations with the greatest composers in film, TV, video games and beyond

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ASCAP Film Music Family Scores Five World Soundtrack Awards

Congratulations to Gabriel Yared, Alfonso G. Aguilar, Bryce Dessner, Cynthia Erivo and Ana Kasrashvili on their triumphs at the 2020 World Soundtrack Awards, one of film music’s most prestigious honors!

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Trent Reznor, Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino win 2020 Primetime Emmys

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Carlos Simon Receives 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence

ASCAP Film/TV Music Video Playlist

Memorable performances & interviews from some of our scoring heroes. 

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ASCAP LEGACY

Ennio Morricone, Genre-Defining Film Composer, Dies at 91

The Maestro redefined the role of music in film with his beloved Spaghetti Western scores

Follow @ascap & @ascapscreen on IG to join in the virtual celebration of our top film, TV and video game composers of last year.

Attending Sundance in support of three unique films from visionary directors was an experience beyond my wildest dreams. I especially appreciated the support and enthusiasm from my friends at ASCAP, who created a place for musicians from around the world to connect with narrative filmmakers in search of their skills.

— Bear McCreary

How to get paid for music in film, TV & visual media

Cue Sheet Corner: If your music is used in a film or TV show, cue sheets are essential to getting paid. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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Ad & Promo: Was your music used in a commercial, trailer, infomercial, promo spot or PSA? Here’s how to get your ASCAP royalties.
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Payment System: We process hundreds of billions of performances of ASCAP music each year. So how do we track it all and get you paid?
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ASCAP Film/TV Workshops

  • ASCAP LA Film Scoring Workshop

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International Distribution - February 2021

*Distribution dates are estimates only and subject to change without notice. Distributions may occur on or after the dates listed.

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