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AGMA contracts with The Actors Fund to administer this program nationally as well as to provide comprehensive social services. Any AGMA member in good standing is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on need. AGMA is aware of the major effects resonating in the performance sector regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. They are deeply saddened that it is resulting in loss of work and moneys due to theatre closures and travel restrictions. They know that many of our artists, especially soloists, travel extensively and have been affected by this crisis. Before you begin, make sure you have: A copy of your current membership card OR confirmation by Union membership department (email [email protected] and put “Proof of Membership” in…
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The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program is intended to provide interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident, and who lack the resources to meet that situation. Each grant is given as one-time assistance for a specific emergency, examples of which are fire, flood, or emergency medical need. This program has no deadlines. The program does not consider requests for dental work, chronic situations, capital improvements, or projects of any kind; nor can it consider situations resulting from general indebtedness or lack of employment. The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical. Applicants should be aware that this is a grant program, and that each application…
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As of Thursday March 12th The Record Co. has established a fund to provide financial relief to Boston area music makers experiencing lost income as the result of performance cancellations related to COVID-19. Small grants of up to $200 will be paid rapidly on a first come, first served basis to affected artists and groups. Please see grant guidelines below. Donations will be accepted from individuals and corporations in order to replenish the fund and continue making payments to eligible music makers in the queue. The Record Co. is covering all admin/processing costs so 100% of every donation goes directly to music makers in the community. Please consider donating using the form below or contact [email protected] to get involved.
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Due to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), they are experiencing an extremely high volume of requests. To help determine if you are eligible and to respond as quickly as possible, they have transitioned to an online application process to make it more seamless and efficient. Eligibility Requirements for Actors Fund Emergency Assistance Current financial need A minimum of five years of recent industry paid employment with earnings of at least $6,500 for three out of the last five years OR a minimum of 20 years of industry paid employment with a minimum of 10 years of earnings of at least $5,000 Checklist of required documents for Actors Fund financial assistance Documentation of Industry earnings Union earning printouts from Pension and Welfare Departments OR Contract, pay stubs OR W-2,…
Read MoreWith over 45 albums released each month, the Universal Production Music catalogue covers all genres, moods, emotions and project types and is created by an ever expanding roster of hugely talented artists and composers around the globe; along side in-house creative teams dedicated to diversity, quality and authenticity. We produce imaginative music, record in the top studios around the world and form creative partnerships that add depth and individuality to our catalogue, each with its own unique style and heritage. From our own world renowned in-house labels through to partnership labels and a large offering of themed playlists, we are dedicated to help our clients create emotional and memorable audio visual experiences no matter what type of production they are working on. Composer Submissions We…
Read MoreWe are an independent publisher, record label and management firm, redefining what it means to be a music company. Established in 1999 and still led by our founder Tyler Bacon, Position Music boasts a multinational presence and a continually growing staff. As experts in music licensing and synchronization, marketing, A&R, and artist management, we are helping shape a new era in the industry with our innovative, full-service, artist-centric approach. Based in Los Angeles, We place music across thousands of Advertising, Trailer, Film, TV, and Video Game projects, contributing to some of the most popular works of the past two decades. Our advertising placements stretch across dozens of brands from Jeep to Google; McDonald’s to Samsung. Our trailer placements include hundreds of major film campaigns such as Wonder Woman, The Hobbit, Transformers, and King Arthur. Position’s…
Read MoreBoost Music is an independent production music company. Our aim is to provide a more personal and individual alternative to the corporate world. We’re ready and waiting to pitch ideas (at no cost) for your programme, promo or commercial. We represent high end ‘boutique’ labels. Each has its own unique identity and approach to creating lovingly crafted music. Specially produced for use in film, television, radio, advertising and online, the music is for professional use only and can be licensed in the UK and Eire through MCPS. All tracks are available to download or on our Boost Drive hard drive. Boost owns Zone Music Submission Guidelines: If you’d like to submit your work for our consideration please send to us via email with Soundcloud or…
Read MoreFounded in 2005 by Barry Coffing, CEO, Music Supervisor, Producer and Songwriter “I started this site with my musician and filmmaker friends in a basement bedroom. We used our own song catalogs and our short movies that needed music. But when we needed outside songs, we decided to build a better mousetrap. At that time there were only a handful of online catalogs offering independent pre-cleared music. We asked: What kinds of music do films, TV, ads and corporate need? Every kind known to man! How should it be delivered? Not just mp3s — .wav files, lyrics, writer/pub info – and info on the artists, producers and writers! What is the easiest way to search, find, price and license the rights for music to music…
Read MoreWarner Chappell Production Music is a worldwide leader within the production and custom music industry, with over 40 years of experience and success. It unites many of the most successful and respected independent brands in production music, including 615 Music, Non-Stop Music, CPM, Groove Addicts, V-The Production Library, Full Tilt and many others. Warner Chappell Production Music consists of more than 90 catalogs worldwide. Collectively, the company has composed works for countless well-known TV shows, movies, and companies, including Ready Player One, Justice League A Wrinkle in Time, Wonder Woman, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Suicide Squad, Murder on the Orient Express, the “Today” Show, ESPN, Disney, Netflix, Amazon, ABC, FOX, NBC, Diet Coke, McDonald’s, Geico, Major League Baseball, Cox Communications and more. The brands comprising Warner Chappell Production Music have been the recipients of many industry awards, including multiple EMMY Awards, Telly, Addy and Promax Awards. Owned by legendary music publisher Warner Chappell…
Read MoreFirstCom Music is a leading provider of production music for film, broadcast, digital media and corporate productions. For over 38 years, we have inspired creativity in thousands of studios around the world. FirstCom Music offers a comprehensive and diverse music collection comprised of 40 labels and over 255,000 titles, all available for easy licensing. We work with some of the most creative writers, producers and musicians in the business including Grammy and Academy Award winners, singer-songwriters, film score composers and major league session players of all kinds. We offer our clients a full range of music solutions including music supervision, custom searches, a vast stems library, sound effects, and full custom music & original scoring services. Firstcom Music is a Universal Production Music company. It’s…
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