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February 2, 2026InsightWhy You Need a Music License & Release for Your Film(Even If the Composer Is Your Friend) You finally lock picture. The edit works. The emotion lands.And then someone asks the question most indie filmmakers don’t want to hear: “Do you have the music rights…
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