
Hiring On-Camera Instrumentalists/Vocalists and Navigating Union Rules:
How To Do It Right with Encompass Music Partners
Respected industry contractors Peter Rotter & Jasper Randall will provide an overview on the union rules, fees and requirements that Music Supervisors should be aware of when hiring instrumentalists and singers for their productions, whether on or off camera.
Topics discussed include everything from the definition of AFM “silent bit” rates, how different group sizes affect costs, overtime wage increases and the engagement of minors.


AI: What Every Music Supervisor Needs to Know
This panel discusses current developments in AI-generated music, and explore the ways AI intersects with the role and responsibilities of Music Supervisors.
Topics include navigating the legal landscape in terms of if and how AI / human generated songs can be registered to the PROs, concerns regarding AI generated samples, and the potential legal questions that arise when drawing from libraries using AI generated music.

"These GMS Member Summit 2024 Panels are chock full of resources, information and guidance for Music Supervisors....
Sidelining Cheat Sheet provided clear information and resources for all types of on camera needs and union (AFM/SAG-AFTRA) issues for on camera situations as well as licensing pre-recorded music with union fees. This kind of information used to be "learn as you go" and it's great that it's available in a quick compact form today."
Jeffrey Gray