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Received offer to license my short film– are the FEES TOO LOW???
Hey all,
What are the going rates for licensing fees for films/ short films?
I have received a non-exclusive agreement to show my 10 minute short film on a newer cable channel (think BET, but smaller) on a show dedicated to short films.
The offer is a flat $100. The term is five years.
Now I know my film is only 10 mins, it just seems to me that the producer would have a larger budget than this. I am I wrong?
I’ve seen the show and it has a fairly notable actor as a host.
Is this a low ball offer?
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3 Replies
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Hey Leonard,
I have never seen your short, so I don’t know.
However, what I do know is as follows:
A large majority of short films are not made for the purpose of making money. Most often they are a calling card for the Director, Producer, Actor and show-reel material for the rest of them + experience for anyone else working on the production.If you made the short to make money, then $100 is far too low.
If you made the short to get noticed, then $100 for being introduced by a named actor, is far too much.
My advice:
Ask whether instead of the $100, that the actor can do a short interview at their studio; with you talking about the short, and most importantly: your next project!
Even if not, you win by getting some free display advertising for your skills.All the Best
Mads@madsvid, London, UK
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You said “non-exclusive”. So you still retain all the rights, and can market it elsewhere? Then go ahead for now, and negotiate for more if someone else wants it too.
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The non-exclusive clause is good but make sure you have a non-sublicense clause so that they can’t license it to other networks without your permission.
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