Screen Composers

Fair copyright use allows creators to be paid for their work. Click the link to find out how you can help cdec-cdce.org/en/c/copyright… @cpcc_scpcp @CDEC_CDCE

The SCGC welcomes the decision on the new contribution framework. This was a complex & compelling hearing. The CRTC’s decision strikes the right balance between stakeholders while ensuring vulnerable creators & communities benefit directly @CRTCeng @PascaleStOnge_ @CdnHeritage

2/2: We’ll continue advocating for appropriate regulations to ensure the future of Canadian music. Learn more: socanmagazine.ca/news/socan-wri… @PascaleStOnge_ @Taleeb

Members of the Writers Guild of Canada (@WGCtweet) have voted to authorize a strike action in their negotiations with CMPA. The SCGC stands in solidarity with WGC to secure a fair deal. The principles WGC is fighting for are vital to all creators in our industry. #StandwithWGC

The SCGC is deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Alan Willaert, Vice President AFM (Cda). Alan was a champion for Canada’s musical performers and creators, advocating for their rights and interests. The SCGC is grateful for Alan's many years of service to our community.

The SCGC was thrilled to add its support to this fantastic program led by @SOCANmusic & @SOCANFoundation

This is great news! @CdnHeritage @Telefilm_Canada @PascaleStOnge_ canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

SCGC welcomes today’s Policy Direction to the CRTC, which underlines that the Government of Canada is not giving up on Canadian creators or the Canadian broadcasting system. Read more screencomposers.ca/policy-directi… @CdnHeritage @CRTCeng @PascaleStOnge_

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Submissions for the 2023 Canadian Screen Music Awards (CASMA) are now open! The CASMAs are open to all Canadian and permanent resident composers and aim to honour their outstanding work in media and screen-based industries. For more details visit scgcawards.ca

Music creators rely on two types of collective societies - performing rights organizations (PROs) that administer performing rights and reproduction rights organizations (RROs), that administer mechanical licensing. More at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3gPERda

To mitigate error in cue sheets, ask to see the completed cue sheet before it's submitted to SOCAN & verify that the correct Interested Party Information # is included beside the name of each creator and publisher. More at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3DdEAYY

If a creator can produce a professional-sounding demo, then they have what they need to keep them going for a while. A creator can now go from having nothing to setting up a fully functional studio. More at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3FpRC8w

There are only a few standard types of agreements that you'll encounter on a regular basis. They are publishing agreements, production contracts/composer agreements, synchronization agreements, and commission contracts. More at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3DhKKHh

Our blog post has summarized Royalties in the Digital Age. Learn about the flow of rights and royalties for downloads and streaming, calculating digital royalties, special cases, and the Value Gap. Read at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3f65dqK

There are multiple systemics preventing underrepresented groups from taking a meaningful "seat at the table". These barriers take the form of Educational & Informational, Geographical, Interpersonal, Financial, and Familial. musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3fb32SD

One of the most compelling reasons to incorporate is that corporations are taxed at a lower rate than individuals. Incorporating may also make it easier to borrow money from financial institutions, to hire staff, & it's an eligibility for certain grants. bit.ly/3DfgblF

Our colleagues at @friendscb have called on @Twitter to reverse the decision to label @cbc as "government-funded media". Let's help amplify this call with a retweet below.

Contracts can be overwhelming for music creators. Know the differences between termination, Force Majeure, reversion, representations, warranties & indemnities, remedies, jurisdiction, accounting & auditing, and more. More at musiccreator.ca - bit.ly/3TJSZDe