Wednesday
09
Apr
2025
Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Wellington

Cue The Music - Licensing & Supervision for Screen Wellington

Posted Tuesday 18 Mar 2025

CUE THE MUSIC WELLINGTON!  With thanks to CONCORD ANZ Ltd!

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This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of music licensing in film, designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of copyright, licensing, and music placement.

From understanding the fundamentals of Publishing & Master Recording Copyrights to learning how to identify copyright owners and secure the right licenses, participants will gain practical insights into the entire process.

The workshop also covers key aspects like budgeting for music licensing, requesting quotes, engaging composers, and working with music supervisors.

Whether you’re a filmmakerproducer, or music professional, this session will provide the skills needed to successfully integrate music into your film projects while staying compliant and within budget.

This workshop will be hosted by Pennie Black and Aminé Ramer.

Pennie Black is the NZ Director of Concord ANZ Music Publishing (formerly Native Tongue Music Publishing). Concord is the world’s leading independent music company. The Company supports more than 125,000 artists and songwriters whose works are licensed, marketed, and performed globally. Concord's growing catalogue of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals is one of the most impactful and culturally relevant collections of creative rights in history. Locally Pennie works with a diverse roster of local songwriters, including Sir Dave Dobbyn, Don McGlashan, Marlon Williams, Gin Wigmore, Tom Scott, Haz Beats, Liz Stokes, Reb Fountain, Vera Ellen, and Jess B; and composers Plan 9, David Long and Lachlan Anderson. 

As a music supervisor and consultant, Amine Ramer has influenced the sound and mood of feature films, documentaries and award-winning television series for over 15 years. Amine founded States of Sound in 2005 which handles music supervision for independent films, documentaries, television and more. SOS works on projects from mainstream to smaller passion projects with a focus on finding undiscovered musical gems from around the world. Amine is a board member on the Guild of Music Supervisors and lives between LA & Auckland, NZ. Her keen sensibility to create a visceral experience by connecting sight with sound along with an in-depth understanding of music rights and how to navigate the clearance process.

BOOK YOUR SPACE FOR THIS AMAZING EVENT HERE

Date: Wednesday 09 Apr 2025
Location: 129 Park Road, Miramar
Time: 6.00pm

Wednesday
09
Apr
2025

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Time: Drinks from 6pm, panel from 6:30pm - 8pm.

Location: Images & Sound, 113 Grafton Road, Grafton, Auckland.

Free for WIFT members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & nibbles provided.

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It is necessary that we discuss the implications for our industry. Just a few years ago, debate often centred on whether AI had been used at all. Today, the questions are more nuanced: how is AI being used, when does it matter, what should be disclosed, who benefits, and how do we maintain trust between audiences and creators as technology evolves?

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Moderated by producer and audience strategist Gemma Gracewood, together they’ll explore a central question: how can Aotearoa’s screen industry retain agency, build audience trust, and make thoughtful choices about the stories we tell and the technology we use? 

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Date: Wednesday 16th September
Time: Drinks from 6pm, panel from 6:30pm - 8pm.

Location: Wētā Workshop Space, 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

Free for WIFT members, $20 for non-members. Drinks & nibbles provided.

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WIFT and Madman are hosting an exclusive preview screening, followed by a Q&A with Writer and Director Paloma Schneideman and lead actor Ani Palmer, moderated by Kate Rodger.

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A glass of bubbles will be included on entry.

WIFT Members: $20, Non-Members: $25

Please note: The annual Moon Festival will be happening on on Dominion Road on this day, so please allow extra time for travel and parking.

Unfortunately, The Capitol Cinema is not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologise for this inconvenience.

Programme is brought to you with generous support from the NZ Film Commission and Foundation North.