GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS, Canada
THE GUILD OF MUSIC SUPERVISORS, CANADA (“GMSC”) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION TO PROMOTE THE CRAFT OF MUSIC SUPERVISION FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ALL MEDIA STAKEHOLDERS IN FILM, TELEVISION, GAMES, ADVERTISING, TRAILERS, AND EMERGING MEDIA.
THE GMSC PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES, AND SKILLS SPECIFIC TO MUSIC SUPERVISION ARE EXPANDED AND SHARED AS A MEANS TO SUSTAIN THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM AND EVOLVE THE COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE. THE GMSC IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE FOR MUSIC SUPERVISORS AND THOSE WORKING IN RELATED FIELDS ACROSS THE MEDIA SPECTRUM.
THE GMSC IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF A WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR GUILDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND UK/EUROPE.
➤ guildofmusicsuperscanada@gmail.com
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MEMBERSHIPS:
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GMSC MEMBERS
MICHAEL PERLMUTTER • NATASHA DUPREY • VALERIE BIGGIN • HEATHER GARDNER • CHRISTINE LESLIE
Everton Lewis, Jr • GAVIN ALEXANDER • VELMA BARKWELL • VICTORIA BEARD • WARREN BRAY • JODY COLERO
ADAM DAMELIN • MARCO DiFELICE • JOSS DUMAS • TAMMY EGAN • AMY FRITZ • ANDREA HIGGINS
LUDIVINE LAVENANT • SEBASTIAN LEPINE • DANIELLE LINDY • JULIETTA MCGOVERN • DAN MCMANUS
KYLE MERKLEY • Sian O’Byrne • CODY PARTRIDGE • BRYAN POWER • JOHN ROWLEY • MATTHEW SAFRAN
MIKAILA SIMMONS • SCOTTY TAYLOR • Didier Tovel • NICOLA TREADGOLD • WAYNE WARREN • TELAN WONG
In memory of David Hayman
Definition/Role of Music Supervisor
A MUSIC SUPERVISOR IS…
A qualified professional who oversees all music related aspects of film, television, advertising, video games and any other existing or emerging visual media platforms as required. In addition:
1.
The Music Supervisor must possess a comprehensive knowledge of how music impacts the visual medium. The Music Supervisor works with the key decision makers and/or designated creative team to collectively determine the musical vision, tone and style that best suits the project. We are passionate. We are experienced. We are a supportive community that will not let your projects fail. We are proud to be craftspeople. We are proud to be Music Supervisors.
2.
The Music Supervisor provides professional quality service that combines creative, technical and management expertise with relevant proven experience. This specialized combination of diversified knowledge and unique skills is integrated into all stages of development, pre-production, production, post-production, delivery and strategic marketing of the project with regard to all music related elements. The Music Supervisor is your Sonic-Guide.
Music Supervisor Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
RESEARCH & STRATEGY.
Identify, secure and supervise any and all music related talent, which includes composers, songwriters, recording artists, on-camera performers, musicians, orchestrators, arrangers, copyists, contractors, music producers, engineers, etc.: liaise and negotiate with talent representation, including legal, label, talent management, agency, business management, etc.
COMMUNICATION.
Liaise and effectively communicate with other related and involved professionals & support staff, i.e. directorial, production, editorial, sound (production & post), camera, choreography, studio & network executives, advertising agencies, clients, label executives, game designers, distributors and cross-promotional marketing partners.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE.
Possess an accurate knowledge of all costs associated with delivery of music elements. Determine and advise on financial needs of project and generate realistic budget with respect to all music related costs. Deliver all required music elements within the established budgetary parameters.
MEETING EXPECTATIONS.
Advise on feasibility of schedule based on release, broadcast, campaign or product delivery. Deliver all music elements consistent with specific technical requirements. Manage and/or secure legal rights of new and existing recordings, clearances of Synchronization and Master use licenses of pre-existing music, credits, cue sheets, etc. within scheduling parameters.
CREATIVE PARTNERS BEYOND THE FILM.
Determine the viability of, creation of and securing exposure or distribution of any music related ancillary product, i.e. soundtrack, single, video, internet downloads, etc. for the purpose of promotion or additional revenue streams
PHOTO GALLERY
