Music Use Agreements:   All music materials produced by LAXMEDIA / JON LAX MUSIC are protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by LAXMEDIA / JON LAX MUSIC.

If you would like to use a song or another pre-recorded piece of music in your film, there are two rights/licenses you need to clear with us as specified by law for any copyrighted music.

 * Synchronization License: This is the right to synchronize a song or a piece of music with your visual image.

 * Master Use License: This is the right to reproduce a specific recording of a song in your film.

 * If you intend to use these songs on a soundtrack album, you will need to negotiate additional rights with us

License fees are determined based on various factors, including how the music will be used, the duration and number of times  music will be used and where the film will be performed. In all cases, the fees are negotiable. Students or corporate media dept. working on films/video that are only shown within a limited environment we negotiate reduced fees for the limited use intended. Independent filmmakers planning to show their films at film festivals can also often negotiate a reduced fee called a Festival Use License. These reduced rates are based on limited screenings of the film.  If a film is sold for theatrical release, the fees will increase based on the significant increase in viewer-ship and potential increased revenues.  It is best to negotiate this increased fee in advance. Negotiating in advance for possible future performances in different types of media (theatrical, TV, cable, internet, etc) is often referred to as a Step Deal.

 To request license agreement, please submit a synopsis of the film and your film's budget and your music requirements.

* Provide as much detail as possible on how you intend to use the song: main title (opening credit) or end title (closing credit); feature (song is the main focus of the viewers attention) or background (song plays in the background of a scene); number of times the song is used, duration and placement for each use.

* Specify where your film will be screened. For example, is your film a student film being viewed solely in an educational environment? Or is your film an independent film, which will screen at festivals?

* Please advise possible future performances in different types of media and if you desire securing soundtrack rights at the same time.

We also compose/produce film scores for hire as another option in which you would retain all rights.. 

 Please submit your email request here.