| Broadcast Period | Registrations Due | Member Paid |
|---|---|---|
| January - March | Before end of April | Mid-August |
| April - June | Before end of July | Mid-October |
| July - September | Before end of October | Mid-February |
| October - December | Before end of January | Mid-May |
Film, TV and Cinema Royalties
How do I register works commissioned specifically for a film or TV production?
If your works have been commissioned for a film or TV production, that is, if they make up all or part of the overall sound score (the underscore), you'll need to register them using a different format than general works.
A "cue" refers to when and where a piece of music is used in a film/TV production. There are two types of cues that can be registered with APRA AMCOS - background and theme.
You do not need to register all individual cues. Simply register one work for all of the background cues and one work for the music played over the opening/closing credits (if applicable).
Use this format to register: "EXAMPLE TV SHOW (BACKGROUND)" and "EXAMPLE TV SHOW (THEME)".
If a pre-existing work is used in a film or TV production, register it as a general work, not as a background or theme.
What is a cue sheet?
A Cue Sheet is a record of all songs and compositions used in a film, television, streaming or video game production. You can submit cue sheets via the APRA AMCOS Cue Sheet Portal.
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