• Up to 15 percent of video content and up to 100% of music can be licensed for a Z-Fest Film.
• Third-party audio content must be properly attributed by filling out a music release form, which is provided in the task system document download.
• For public domain music:
Indicate the title for the piece on the music release form.
Make a note that it is public domain.
Attach printed verification that the music is public domain to the release form.
• For music licensed from the web:
Fill out the music release form.
Print the license agreement AND the proof of purchase for musical work you are using and attach it to the release form.
• A proof of purchase from a music licensing website is not the same as licensing agreement. Teams must submit BOTH of these documents for each piece of licensed music.
• A licensing agreement contains language which grants permission to the licensee to use the musical work in their project.
• Click here to see an example of an acceptable licensing agreement.
• Many online music licensing services have a licensing agreement on their website. If you did not receive such a document or cannot find it, contact the licensing company. You cannot use copyrighted musical works in your film without a proper and legitimate licensing agreement which explicitly grants you permission to use the musical work.