ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
This class is tailored for musicians aiming to delve into the intricate world of music licensing for film and television. Whether you're a composer seeking to have your music featured in visual media or a filmmaker looking to enhance your project with the perfect soundtrack, understanding the ins and outs of music licensing is essential. We'll explore the nuances of licensing agreements, synchronization rights, and how to negotiate deals that benefit both parties. From navigating the complexities of royalty structures to ensuring your compositions are properly protected, this course will help equip you with the knowledge and skills to operate in the competitive realm of film and television. Gain insight into the evolving landscape of music placement in visual media, and empower yourself to maximize opportunities while safeguarding your creative rights.
INSTRUCTORS:
Adrian Perry
Partner @ Covington & Burling LLP
Adrian Perry's practice focuses on transactional and advisory matters involving emerging and innovative uses of technology, intellectual property, and data. Adrian is a recognized practitioner in the entertainment, music, sports and technology industries. He is co-chair of the firm’s Entertainment and Media Industry group, co-chair of the firm's Music Industry practice, co-chair of the firm's Metaverse Initiative, and a driving force in the firm's Artificial Intelligence-related transactional and advisory work.
Adrian is ranked by Chambers and Partners in both the Technology and Media & Entertainment: Advisory categories. Chambers notes "Adrian is held in high regard for his expertise in the use of emerging technologies in the media and entertainment sector" and "[he] is business-minded, consistently collaborative and delivers actionable guidance." He has been recognized multiple times by Billboard as a Top Music Lawyer, by The Hollywood Reporter as a NY Power Lawyer, and by Variety in its Dealmakers Impact Report and Legal Impact Report, and been selected by Law360 as a Rising Star in Sports and Betting.
Phil Hill
Special Counsel @ Covington & Burling LLP
Phillip Hill focuses on complex copyright matters with an emphasis on music, film/TV, video games, sports, theatre, and technology.
Phillip’s global practice includes all aspects of copyright and the DMCA, as well as trademark and right of publicity law, and encompasses the full spectrum of litigation, transactions, counseling, legislation, and regulation. He regularly represents clients in federal and state court, as well as before the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board, Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office, and Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.
Through his work at the firm and prior industry and in-house experience, Phillip has developed a deep understanding of his clients’ industries and regularly advises on cutting-edge topics like generative artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and NFTs. Phillip has been recognized as one of Billboard as a Top Music Lawyers.
In addition to his full-time legal practice, Phillip serves as Chair of the ABA Music and Performing Arts Committee, frequently speaks on emerging trends, is active in educational efforts, and publishes regularly.
Dallin Earl
Associate @ Covington & Burling LLP
Dallin brings together copyright expertise and commercial transactions experience to help clients protect and make the most of their intellectual property assets, with an emphasis on music and technology. He represents clients in a wide array of industries to draft and negotiate commercial agreements and navigate complex copyright issues involving the creation, licensing, and commercialization of music, video games, technology, data, NFTs, AI/ML models, and other intellectual property assets.
Dallin's practice experience includes matters diverse in size, shape, and kind, including copyright-related regulatory and policy research and advising; licensing and acquisition of sports, film, music, video game, and other content; technology platform development; data collection and licensing; development and diligence of AI/ML products and services; SaaS, on-prem, and consulting services agreements; intellectual property chain of title diligence; website terms of service drafting and analysis; pre-litigation infringement review and communications; payment card acceptance agreements; buy-now-pay-later, trade credit, and other commercial and consumer financing programs; and intellectual property aspects of M&A, joint venture, and other corporate transactions.
Fees:
For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your special discount code, which will allow you to access and purchase your discounted ticket.
$25 Full-Time Student (students must present proof of status after registering)
$25 Artists Over Sixty
$35 Arts Professional VLA Member
$55 Arts Professional Non-Member
$85 Legal Professional VLA Member
$110 Legal Professional Non-Member
$55 YAM’s Current Members and Associate Board
Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.
All registration fees are non-refundable. Instructors are subject to change and no refunds will be given in the event that there is a substitution of the instructor.
For more information on this program, please contact VLA at registrations@vlany.org.
