Music Licensing for Film and Television (CLE)

Kike Aluko Wahutu (Associate, Atlanta | New York, Entertainment & Media) presented at the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) CLE program, Music Licensing for Film and Television. The session covered key considerations in music licensing for visual media, including the strategic importance of music in film and TV, the ins and outs of music copyright, rights clearance, deal structures, and issues affecting filmmakers, music supervisors, music creators, record labels, and music publishers. Kike shared practical insights drawn from her experience advising clients across the entertainment industry, contributing to a discussion focused on navigating the intersection between music and film and TV.