A Half Day Exclusive Event
for Guild Members Only
The Education Committee is excited to present this annual Member Summit to provide support, knowledge, and tools music supervisors can use to form better business habits and gain new skills. We will host discussions on the following topics:
Success
Our panels will provide opportunities to discuss business strategies and solutions for Music Supervisors. An open dialogue about the state of our craft and how we work with others is essential for our members.
Sustainability
Our industry is constantly evolving. This summit provides a secure platform to stay informed about emerging trends and new essential skills necessary to excel as a Music Supervisor today and in the future.
Synergy
The Guild's primary objective is to unite our community. We will provide inclusive networking opportunities with like-minded professionals.
All membership levels (Freelance, Associate, Corporate & Legacy) are welcome. Spend the morning with fellow music supervisors and leave with new skills and strategies for supporting your business.
Not yet a GMS Member? Apply here by April 18th, 2025 to access registration to the Members Summit
For ticketing questions please contact Humanitix Support.
PANELS
Panel #1 Making Your Mark:
How Can Music Supervisors Stand Out in a Tumultuous Time
Nearly two years after strikes crippled Hollywood, conversations continue to be dominated by uncertainty. With the industry continuing to evolve, how can music supervisors at every level stand out? Representatives from agencies, studios and PR discuss current hiring trends, and how music supervisors - both individually and as a community - can elevate the profile of our craft in a way that will lead to more work for all.
Panelists TBA
From outreach to deal-making to navigating creative feedback, what is the process of getting bespoke songs and music created across various media? A diverse group of experts from TV to trailers share their experience and expertise, illuminating what music supervisors should know and how the role and responsibilities differ depending on the media.
Panelists TBA
Panel #2
Creating Custom:
The Process, Politics and Paperwork Involved in Bespoke Music Across Media
BREAKOUT ROOMS
Last year’s Summit included three panels. This year, instead of the third panel there will be three separate breakout rooms that attendees can choose from.
These will be an hour long each, centered around topics and issues music supervisors have to manage daily, and guided by two thought leaders on the topic at hand. The goal is free-flowing conversation, sharing experiences good and bad, as well as advice and knowledge, and will be a combination of social and educational!
Our intent from the beginning in creating this member only Summit has been as a “meeting of the minds” for working music supervisors, and we hope to encapsulate that spirit with these breakout rooms.
The Business of Being a Freelance Music Supervisor
Discussion of common issues from negotiating rates, to adding team members, techniques and approaches for getting work, current best practices as an employer and/or indie music supervisor, the challenges in setting up shop and more.
SAG/AFTRA, AFM and Beyond: The ABCs of Union Fees
How to navigate working with unions across different media. From collaborating with music contractors on on-camera needs (sideline rates, meal penalties, etc) to new use and re-use fees, what those stamps on master approvals really mean, and why many are seeking to record outside of the US.
Navigating Difficult Negotiations: Too Tough or Not Enough?
A conversation on ways to handle difficult negotiations - and personalities - whether you’re trying to secure creative approval, a lower fee, or your next job.
One-On-One Networking
We are excited to offer an optional 30-minute one-on-one networking sessions over coffee at the start of our upcoming GMS Members Summit!
Freelance and Corporate Members will have the opportunity to share your experiences and insights, with one of our Associate Members (up-and-coming music supervision talent who are actively working in the field) in a respectful and inclusive environment.
For ticketing questions please contact Humanitix Support.
From The Education Committee
This organization was originally formed by music supervisors joining together to uplift and elevate the craft of music supervision, as well as a resource for each other. I’m looking forward to an event that goes back to those roots, a “meeting of the minds” with peers to educate, strategize and energize.
Amanda Krieg Thomas
