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Doors Open
Opening Remarks
Keynote - Lisa Loeb
9:30-10:00AM (pg 12)
A Keynote Conversation with Music Supervisor Julianne Jordan & Director Doug Liman
10:00-10:50AM (pg 12)
2024 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Music Supervision
11:00AM-11:50AM (pg 16)
Live Listening Session with Music Supervisors
12:00-12:50PM (pg 27)
Synch Talk: Exploring the Indispensable Roles Played in the Intricate World of Synch
3:00-3:50PM (pg 26)
The Legacy of Music in Film: A Music Supervisors’ Roundtable
4:00-4:50PM (pg 13)
AI: Challenges and Changes to the Industry and New Opportunities for Artists
5:00-5:50PM (pg 22)
World Wide Music Supervision: The Art of Music Business
11:00AM-11:50AM (pg 23)
Marketing Music in Media: A History of Holistic Music Supervision with MTV
12:00-12:50PM (pg 13)
Complicated Projects: Diving into the Deep End of Music Supervision for Television
2:30-3:45PM (pg 17)
Diversity and Equity In The Industry: What Initiatives Exist, and are They Ful lling Their Function
4:00-4:50PM (pg 21)
Creativity Beyond Budgetary Constraints: Music Supervising Indie Films
10:30AM-11:20AM (pg 14)
Behind The Score: 2024 Emmy-Nominated Composers 11:30AM-12:20PM (pg 15)
Song Survivor: A Music Supervisors' Song Choice Challenge 3:30-4:20PM (pg 26)
Going a Di erent Direction: Why we did NOT choose your song 4:30-5:20PM (pg 27)
LEGEND
Key Events
Legacy Focus
Craft of Music in Media
Music Business Focus
Pitch Focus
Lyrics to Legacy: 2024 Emmy-Nominated Songwriters 10:30-11:20AM (pg 18)
Music Clearance 101: Intro to Music Clearance
11:30AM-12:20PM (pg 24)
From Coordinator to Supervisor: Navigating the Leap 12:30-1:20PM (pg 22)
8:00AM 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:00AM 12:00PM 1:00PM 2:00PM 3:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 8:00PM 9:00PM Lunch 1:00-3:00PM 1 on 1 Mentor Sessions 1:00-3:00PM
The 35 Year Reversion Statute: How to Bene t from and Navigate Section 203 of the Copyright Act of 1976 11:00AM-11:50AM (pg 23)
Music Clearance 201: Live Mock Negotiation 12:30-1:20PM (pg 24)
Q&A with Music Supervisor Gary Calamar - Only on Zoom! 2:30-3:00PM (pg 25)
Art Meets Commerce: What Makes Trailer Music Supervision Di erent 3:00-3:50PM (pg 17)
From Pre-Records to Post Production 4:00-4:50PM (pg 14)
GMS and AMP Present: Music Production & Music Supervision In Ads
5:00-5:50PM (pg 18)
Music Clearance 301: Trends In Music Clearance Today 2:30-3:20PM (pg 25)
Fallout: A Gaming Legacy
4:00-4:50PM (pg 12)
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Dear Members and Friends,
As leaders of the Guild of Music Supervisors, we are thrilled to welcome you to the 10th annual GMS ‘STATE OF MUSIC IN MEDIA’ CONFERENCE. We cannot believe this is our 10th Conference! 10 years of bringing together the greatest community of people telling and contributing to stories with music. We have always sought to present the highest caliber of panels educating on the craft of Music Supervision, and today is no different.
The GMS Conference is held for the purpose of sharing knowledge about the craft of Music Supervision as well as highlighting other valuable aspects tied to what we do, including advances in technology, music clearance and negotiating, the song selection process, music representation, the role of music supervisors in various medias, and more.
In celebrating 10 years, our Education Committee decided on the theme of “A Legacy of Innovation: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future.” While music supervision has been around for more than 10 years, this landmark inspired them to look back and spotlight the incredible moments that music supervisors have created along the way: moments like those created by the shorthand that comes from a longtime collaborative relationship, like that of Direcctor Doug Liman and Music Supervisor Julianne Jordan, who have worked together since the 1990’s indie hit Swingers to this summer’s The Instigators; the unforgettable phenomenon of unsigned artist Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You)” reaching #1 on the charts after a use in the 1994 film Reality Bites; and MTV’s evolution from music discovery via music videos to music discovery via reality TV. We will also end the day with a Roundtable of Music Supervisors talking about their best work from the 90’s and 2000’s, and how their work has changed since then.
Emphasizing how music supervisors have helped tell stories with music through the years and the impacts those placements have had on both artists and culture is a reminder of the power of a great synch and the importance of the craft of Music Supervision. We often encounter the misconception that being a music supervisor is simply making a cool playlist; many of you already know there is considerably more to the craft, and if you don’t, you will by the end of today.
We thank every member of the Education Committee for putting together today’s programming, as well as GMS staff and volunteers whose hard work makes this day possible.
We thank our sponsors for supporting this community and showing up when we need them. We couldn’t do it without you.
Lastly, we thank YOU for being part of today’s GMS Conference. We love this community and are so glad you are here!
Sincerely,
Lindsay Wolfington & Heather Guibert President and Vice President, The Guild of Music Supervisors
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VENUE PARTNER
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Welcome to the 10th Annual GMS State of Music In Media Conference!
For a decade, we have elevated the craft of marrying music in media through education and community. Whether connecting on Zoom or gathering in person, navigating a global pandemic, or weathering multiple labor strikes, we have stood together. Our craft has been an essential part of the media landscape for many years, and this history inspired this year’s theme “A Legacy of Innovation: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future”
Today we will honor musical legacies like singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb and celebrate long-term collaborations, such as that between Director Doug Liman and Music Supervisor Julianne Jordan. We’ll also pay tribute to peers who have built fruitful careers, including Julia Michels, John Houlihan, Deva Anderson, Bonnie Greenberg, and more. At the same time, we are committed to upholding our role and legacy as a knowledge hub for the synch community, including synch agents, labels, publishers, clearance specialists, artists, songwriters, composers, and beyond.
Our programming reflects this commitment. You’ll find panels like “Synch Talk: Exploring the Indispensable Roles Played in the Intricate World of Synch,” highlighting the importance of synch agents, and “Going a Different Direction: Why we did NOT choose your song,” providing insights into what happens after a song is pitched to a creative. We’re also offering a range of businessfocused sessions, from the basics in “Music Clearance 101” to mock negotiations, panels on different business practices around the world, and navigating the 35-year reversion statute. Additionally, there are sessions that spotlight the craft involved in different facets of Music Supervision, from managing performance-driven projects to complex television series, advertising, trailers, and our annual celebration of Emmy-nominated music supervisors, songwriters, and composers.
Looking ahead is as crucial as honoring the past. We are ecstatic to present robust mentorship sessions, “From Coordinator to Supervisor: Navigating the Leap,” and “Creativity Beyond Budgetary Constraints: Music Supervising Indie Films,” providing a strong foundation for those pursuing a career in Music Supervision.
We understand these are uncertain times in our industry, with job cuts and reduced opportunities stemming from recent strikes. However, we believe in the strength and resilience of our community. Let this conference be a reminder to support one another, stay steadfast, and continue fostering the collaborative spirit that defines us. Together, we will uphold and build upon our collective legacy. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and our amazing volunteers for making this event possible.
Thank you for joining us this year!
Warm Regards,
The 2024 GMS Education Committee
Kristina Benson, Josh Briggs, Adam Brodsky, Jody Friedman, Jeff Gray, Mandisa Henry, Marshall Kaulbars, Emoni Matthews , LaMarcus Miller, Ashley Neumeister, Sami Posner, Angela Sheik, Amanda Krieg Thomas, and Lindsay Wolfington
Now in its 10th year, the Annual Guild of Music Supervisors “State of Music in Media” Education Conference continues to be the leading educational event of music in media. Let’s take a look back at recent years and celebrate how far we’ve come! We hope you’ll take your own photos this year while making some new memories. Be sure to use the #GMSCon2024 hashtag and tag us on social media!
THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL PARTNERS
THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS
KEYNOTE: LISA LOEB
Keynote Presentation and Performance by GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer-songwriter, Lisa Loeb auditorium — 9:30am-10:00am
A KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR
JULIANNE JORDAN & DIRECTOR DOUG LIMAN
Reflecting on three decades of collaboration, from Swingers to The Bourne Identity to The Instigators. auditorium — 10:00am-10:50am
moderator
Heather Guibert
Music supervisor
Francium Enterprises vice presiDent
Guild of Music Supervisors
Julianne Jordan
Music supervisor
Format
Entertainment
Doug Liman
Director
Hypnotic
FALLOUT: A Gaming Legacy
The minds behind the music of the Fallout universe discuss their contributions to the video game and subsequent streaming series.
GC 130 — 4:00pm-4:50pm
MARKETING MUSIC IN MEDIA:
A History of Holistic Music Supervision with MTV
Key players from the mid-2000s to today will delve into MTV’s innovative approach to the intersection of music, marketing and content. Panelists will explore the strategies ignited by the reality TV boom and their continued influence across media today.
MSA 003 — 12:00pm-12:50pm
moderator
Rochelle Holguin Cappello svp, creative Music strategy Paramount
Americas & EndemolShineUS
THE LEGACY OF MUSIC IN FILM: A MUSIC
SUPERVISORS’ ROUNDTABLE
Music supervisors behind some of the most iconic soundtracks of the 1990s and 2000s give a peek behind the curtain, discussing the process of putting those projects together, as well as the ways the role of a music supervisor has changed between then and now.
auditorium — 4:00pm-4:50pm
Julia Michels Music supervisor Format Entertainment
John Houlihan, svp, Music 20th Century Studios / Searchlight Pictures
Deva Anderson Music executive & Music supervisor
Bonnie Greenberg presiDent executive Music proDucer Music supervisor proDucer Ocean Cities Entertainment, Inc
Michelle Silverman Music supervisor Modernplanet Music
Karly Wilhelm Music strategy & Marketing Freelance
Dave Stone svp, Music & Digital/social Banijay
Carrie Hughes Music supervisor Reflection Music
Greg Danylyshyn Music supervisor
CREATIVITY BEYOND BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS:
Music Supervising Indie Films
You got who for how much?! Behind the scenes of indie filmmaking. This panel will explore creative deal structures and uncover the intense yet rewarding world of securing great music for smaller budgets.
MSA 005 — 10:30am-11:20am
moderator
Sami Posner FounDer & Music supervisor Blue Lily Music
Amani “Burt Blackarach” Smith Music supervisor & coMposer Salamani Music Publishing
Music supervisor Rat Dance Party
Monetta co-FounDer & Music supervisor MOMO.fm
FROM PRE-RECORDS TO POST PRODUCTION:
Navigating the Joys and Hurdles of Music Supervising Music Driven Projects
Join our panel of seasoned music supervisors as they share insights into the exhilarating yet complex world of curating music for television and/or film musicals or music driven projects.
gc 160 — 4:00pm-4:50pm
moderator Deja Siegler Music supervisor / ceo Alooma Inc.
Ashley Neumeister Music supervisor / svp Farquhar Productions
Steve Gizicki Music supervisor
Amanda Krieg Thomas Music supervisor & FounDer Yay Team!
Jordan Carroll Music supervisor
Tabula Rasa Music
Kayla
Jennifer Smith
BEHIND THE SCORE: 2024
Emmy-Nominated Composers
Join Emmy-nominated composers as they reveal the art and craft behind their award-worthy scores.
MSA 005 — 11:30am-12:20pm
Angela Sheik artist/coMposer
Siddhartha Khosla Goldspot LLC Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) moderator
Nick Chuba Shōgun (FX)
Chanda Dancy
Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount+)
Atticus Ross Shōgun (FX)
Leopold Ross Shōgun (FX)
Laura Karpman Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (HBO | Max)
David Fleming Jim Henson Idea Man (Disney+)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
SPONSORED BY
2024 EMMY NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION
2024 Emmy-nominated Music Supervisors discuss the process behind the music of some of the most music-forward series of the year. auditorium — 11:00am-11:50am
moderator
Qiana Conley Akinro
Catherine Grieves Baby Reindeer (Netflix) (Pre-recorded video)
Jen Malone Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
Trygge Toven Fallout (Amazon Prime Video)
Maggie Phillips Fargo (FX)
Lauren Marie Mikus Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
Susan Jacobs True Detective: Night Country (HBO Max) (via Zoom from NYC)
SPONSORED BY
ART MEETS COMMERCE: What Makes Trailer
Music Supervision Different
Learn about the intricacies of trailer supervision and what makes this industry ‘tick’.
moderator Kelsey Mitchell Director oF Music Ignition Creative
Gregory Sweeney Music supervisor Motive Creative
gc 160 — 3:00pm-3:50pm
Scenery Samundra Music supervisor Motive Creative
Vanessa Jorge Perry HeaD oF Music Transit
Jonny Altepeter senior Manager, Music supervision Riot Games
Francesca Harding Music supervisor Yay Team Production, Inc.
COMPLICATED
PROJECTS:
Diving into the Deep End of Music Supervision for Television
A masterclass on navigating complex projects using Cowboy Bebop, Poker Face and the Breaking Bad franchise as case studies.
msa 003 — 2:30pm-3:45pm
moderator Olivia Schlichting
Music supervisor/ coorDinator
SuperMusicVision
Thomas Golubić
Music supervisor
SuperMusicVision
Cameron Angeli post proDuction proDucer CamAndGetIt Entertainment
Jason Newman Music eDitor JTN Music
GMS AND AMP PRESENT:
Music Production & Music Supervision In Ads
Exploring the overlapping, evolving, and occasionally confusing roles of music supervision and music production in ads.
gc 160 — 5:00pm-5:50pm
moderator
Paul K Lee Director Clio Entertainment
Stone Irr senior proDucer BUTTER Music and Sound
Carol Dunn Managing Director Barking Owl
Chip Herter vp Music Director Deutsch LA
Adrian Womack sr. creative proDucer Racket Club
LYRICS TO LEGACY: 2024 Emmy-Nominated Songwriters
Explore the creative journeys and success stories of this year’s top Emmy-nominated songwriters.
GC 160 — 10:30am-11:20am
moderator
Tracy McKnight vp, FilM, tv & visual MeDia BMI
Kara Talve
“Love Will Survive” The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock)
Walter Afanasieff
“Love Will Survive” The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock)
Charlie Midnight
“Love Will Survive” The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock)
John Hawkes
“No Use” True Detective: Night Country (HBO | Max)
GMS DEI AND THE CALL FOR MENTORS!
The goal of the DEI Committee is to help push the music supervision industry into a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable direction. In service of that, the committee works to program relevant panels for the Guild and runs the popular Mentorship Program. And it’s now time for the next round!
This program matches working music supervisors with vetted mentees for a low-commitment-high-reward mentorship matchup!
There have been 3 rounds of the Mentorship program thus far, totaling up to 121 handpicked pairings. Mentors and mentees alike rated the overall satisfaction with their experience as 4.56 out of 5 on average.
Are you a working music supervisor in the Guild looking to give back, with a nominal time investment (one hour a month)? Sign up to be a mentor! Scan the QR code.
prospective mentees: your application is not open yet, stay tuned!
Hear what some of our mentorship participants are saying:
I had a positive experience with the Guild of Music Supervisors mentor program! The GMS-provided weekby-week guide made the program manageable and our meetings were substantive. My mentee Ana Sang, was a smart and engaged mentee and it was a very good match between mentor and mentee. We had a productive and enjoyable experience working together, and I have great confidence in Ana’s future success. I also really learned from Ana as well and I would recommend the program to others. I am confident that in the near future that Ana will be as successful as I know she will be and she will end up hiring me for jobs!
-Janet Rich, mentor
This was my first time as a mentor with the Guild of Music Supervisors, and it was truly a rewarding experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to teach my mentee about our field, and was very impressed by her thoughtful questions and the drive she has to succeed in this industry..
-Peter Davis, mentor
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN THE INDUSTRY: What Initiatives Exist, and Are They Fulfilling Their Function?
Are DEI initiatives helping underrepresented communities gain a foothold in our music side of the industry? Hear from mentors and mentees who have participated in various initiatives about their experiences.
msa 003 — 4:00pm-4:50pm
moderator
I’m grateful that The Guild recognizes the lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion in this work and built a program to assist aspiring music supervisors of color. I genuinely appreciate this program, my mentor, and her willingness to be a resource to me beyond this program. The curriculum is fantastic - it’s genuinely like a music supervision course.
-Ayana Jones, mentee
My partnership with my mentor has been invaluable. While having a regular 9-5, on the side I’ve been very slowly working my way into freelance music supervision since 2014. I’ve taken formal classes, I’ve read/owned books, I’ve done an internship, I follow music sups on socials, you name it. My mentor has helped me make sense of how to apply the things I learned, in addition to teaching me new things. He’s extremely patient with me, never makes me feel like
I’m asking a stupid question, is excited about my projects and happy for me and he genuinely wants to help me succeed. I’m very grateful for the pairing and I feel that we will remain in contact afterwards. This opportunity has truly been a blessing in my life and I can’t wait to see what happens for me next.
-Amber Flanagan, mentee
Wes Whitehead Music coorDinator Neophonic Music & Media
AD Johnson Music supervisor creative sync executive Chosen Musicians | Music. Impact.Culture.
Marielle Jade Te Music supervisor Media Arts Lab
Lava Hong associate Music supervisor Trailer Park
Jermaine Stegall coMposer
Angela Leus senior vice presiDent Film Music Universal Films
George Shaw vice presiDent Composers Diversity Collective
FROM COORDINATOR TO SUPERVISOR: Navigating the Leap
A conversation for coordinators/assistants on mastering their role, and transitioning from a coordinator/assistant to that of a music supervisor
gc 160 — 12:30pm-1:20pm
moderator Anna Romanoff Music supervisor Yay Team!
Emily Bender Music coorDinator Grand Plan
Entertainment
Attique Iqbal songwriter nFl MeDia Music coorDinator NFL Media
Raven Davenport Music supervisor & Music coorDinator Formant
Entertainment
AI:
Chelsea Boggess Music coorDinator Full Pursuit Media
Challenges and Changes to the Industry and New Opportunities for Creatives
A conversation about potential challenges and changes to workflow, as well as ways that music supervisors, composers, and artists can proactively take advantage of AI tools and protect their copyrights. auditorium — 5:00pm-5:50pm
moderator
Kristina Benson FounDer Sweet On Top, LLC
Michelle Lewis ceo SONA
Vincent “Tuff” Morgan vp oF a&r peermusic
Jonathan Handel senior counsel Feig/Finkel
WORLD WIDE MUSIC SUPERVISION:
The Art of Music Business
Learn from music supervisors and synch experts across the world on best practices from their territories, pitfalls to avoid and examine the global possibilities.
MSA 003 — 11:00am-11:50am
moderator Joel C. High FounDer & Music supervisor Creative Control
Patricia Patrola Music supervisor PP Music Supervision
Gimena Bárcenas latin sync Manager Universal Music Publishing Group
Sandesh Rao Music supervisor & co-FounDer Heard Music
Unique Oliver Music supervisor & licensing executive Spring Sound
Hobyn
Yi HeaD oF a&r Decade Plus Music
THE 35 YEAR REVERSION STATUTE:
How to Benefit from and Navigate Section 203 of the Copyright Act of 1976
We explain how songwriters and artists can regain US rights to their music after 35 years, along with how to easily license and clear these newly-acquired compositions gc 130 — 11:00am-11:50pm
moderator Mara Kuge presiDent/FounDer
Superior Music Publishing
Evan Cohen lawyer Cohen Music Law
Cheryl Hodgson attorney Hodgson Legal
“K.O”
MUSIC CLEARANCE 101:
Intro to Music Clearance
Discover the basics of music clearance in this introductory panel. Learn the standard terminology and best practices when clearing music for your projects.
gc 160 — 11:30am-12:20pm
Carolyn Owens Music licensing executive
MUSIC CLEARANCE 201:
Live Mock Negotiation
Experience a live mock negotiation, building on skills from Music Clearance 101, with scenarios reflecting common challenges in a documentary or film project.
gc 130 — 12:30pm-1:20pm
moderator
Linda Osher presiDent
LJO Music Consulting
Justin Feldman HeaD Music supervisor
Hit The Ground Running
Lindsay Wolfington Music supervisor
Lone Wolf Music Supervision
Dom Jones syncH licensing Manager SONY
Lisa Macy syncH consultant/ FounDer
O.G. Sync Services
MUSIC CLEARANCE 301:
Trends In Music Clearance Today
Roundtable discussion with high-level global synch executives that will discuss the trends and issues that are impacting music clearance and licensing in the Film, TV, Videogame and Advertising arenas.
gc 130 — 2:30pm-3:20pm
Allegra Willis Knerr evp, global syncH licensing BMG US moderator Linda Osher presiDent LJO Music Consulting
Lam
syncH Warner Music Group
Rob Christensen evp, HeaD oF global sycnH Kobalt Music
Q&A WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR
GARY CALAMAR - ONLY ON ZOOM!
Those tuning in virtually to our livestream will have a chance to ask questions of Music Supervisor Gary Calamar
gc 160 — 2:30pm-3:00pm
Gary calamar presiDent Go Music
Thuy
sr. Director,
SONG SURVIVOR: A Music Supervisors’ Song Choice Challenge
Multiple music supervisors attack the same film scene, each given different parameters. Discover the art & science of synch selection, as they reveal their creative strategies and tactics for tackling synch. Find out what makes the cut! Perfect for those seeking a deep understanding of music supervision in film!
moderator Josh Briggs general Manager HeaD oF publisHing Terrorbird
msa 005 — 3:30pm-4:20pm
Kayla Monetta co-FounDer & Music supervisor MOMO.fm
James Cartwright Music supervisor Bad Sneakers
SYNCH TALK: Exploring
Laura Katz Music supervisor Supe Troop
the Indispensable Roles Played in the Intricate World of Synch
A dialogue on the vital role of representation, synch agents, and music libraries in the world of synch licensing auditorium — 3:00pm-3:50pm
moderator Ashley Davis Music supervisor/ artistpreneur Syren
Entertainment and Media Group, LLC.
Jody Friedman Music supervisor & syncH licensing coacH Elite Music Coaching
Eddie Caldwell ceo Music Of The Sea
Sarah Scarlata Music Marketing Director APM Music
GOING A DIFFERENT DIRECTION:
Why we did NOT choose your song
Get the inside scoop on why your song didn’t make the cut and how to improve your chances next time.
MSA 005 — 4:30pm-5:20pm
moderator Adam Brodsky FounDer/Music supervisor Woolly Music
Mike Ladman Music supervisor Droga5
Nick Haussling Music supervisor Walton Isaacson
Laura Webb Music supervisor Webb Worldwide
Lindsey Kohon HeaD oF Music gnet agency
LIVE LISTENING SESSION WITH MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Learn to better understand how supervisors make decisions about music and get into their creative mindset in this live listening and feedback session. auditorium — 12:00pm-12:50pm
moderator Emoni Matthews ceo & Music supervisor Blaze Unlimited
moderator Dr. LaMarcus Miller Music supervisor & proFessor oF voice Berklee College of Music
Amani “Burt Blackarach” Smith Music supervisor & coMposer/ ceo Salamani Music
Jarred Causly sr. Music supervisor Saatchi & Saatchi
Qiana Conley Akinro
Jonny Altepeter sr. Manager, Music supervision Riot Games
ABOUT THE GUILD
The Guild of Music Supervisors is a 501(c) 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, documentaries, trailers & emerging media. The Guild is a professional & educational resource for Music Supervisors & those working in related fields across the entertainment & media industry.
guildofmusicsupervisors.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Lindsay Wolfington | President Heather Guibert | Vice President
LINDSAY WOLFINGTON
MADONNA WADE-REED
ANDREA VON FOERSTER
ROBIN URDANG
JENNIFER SMITH
AMINÉ RAMER
TODD PORTER
HOWARD PAAR
JONATHAN LEAHY
JOEL C. HIGH
HEATHER GUIBERT
NOT ALREADY INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY?
We warmly invite and encourage you to join us and become an active part of the GMS family. Though only qualified music supervisors and coordinators are able to join as full GMS Members, our community is inextricably interwoven with those working in the surrounding fields of publishing, labels, music creation, and other roles related to music and media. This latter group makes up our Friends of the Guild, an integral part of our community. The absolute best thing that we can offer as a guild is community support and a path toward relationships, and the absolute best way to experience these offerings is by jumping in and becoming involved. Join one of our many committees, attend and/or volunteer at our events, and get involved with one of our many initiatives. We are absolutely dependent upon the dedication and involvement of our Members and FOG in order to make positive change.
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DOORS OPEN
OPENING REMARKS
KEYNOTE FEATURING LISA LOEB (SEE PAGE 12)
A KEYNOTE CONVERSATION WITH MUSIC SUPERVISOR JULIANNE
JORDAN & DIRECTOR DOUG LIMAN
FEATURING JULIANNE JORDAN, DIRECTOR DOUG LIMAN, AND MODERATED BY HEATHER GUIBERT (SEE PAGE 12)
2024 EMMY NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION
FEATURING CATHERINE GRIEVES, TRYGGE TOVEN, MAGGIE PHILLIPS, JEN MALONE, LAUREN MARIE MIKUS, SUSAN JACOBS, AND MODERATED BY QIANA CONLEY AKINRO (SEE PAGE 16)
LIVE LISTENING SESSION WITH MUSIC SUPERVISORS
FEATURING AMANI “BURT BLACKARACH” SMITH, JARRED CAUSLY, Q CONLEY, JONNY ALTEPETER, AND MODERATED BY EMONI MATTHEWS AND DR. LAMARCUS MILLER (SEE PAGE 27)
SYNCH TALK: EXPLORING THE INDISPENSABLE ROLES PLAYED IN THE INTRICATE WORLD OF SYNCH
FEATURING JODY FRIEDMAN, EDDIE CALDWELL, SARAH SCARLATA, AND MODERATED BY ASHLEY DAVIS (SEE PAGE 26)
THE LEGACY OF MUSIC IN FILM: A MUSIC SUPERVISORS’ ROUNDTABLE
FEATURING JULIA MICHELS, JOHN HOULIHAN, DEVA ANDERSON, BONNIE GREENBERG, AND MICHELLE SILVERMAN (SEE PAGE 13)
AI: CHALLENGES AND CHANGES TO THE INDUSTRY AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS
FEATURING MICHELLE LEWIS, VINCENT “TUFF” MORGAN, JONATHAN HANDEL, AND MODERATED BY KRISTINA BENSON (SEE PAGE 22)
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MSA 003
WORLD WIDE MUSIC SUPERVISION: THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS
FEATURING PATRICIA PATROLA, GIMENA BÁRCENAS, SANDESH RAO, UNIQUE OLIVER, HOBYN “K.O” YI, AND MODERATED BY JOEL C. HIGH (SEE PAGE 23)
MARKETING MUSIC IN MEDIA: A HISTORY OF HOLISTIC MUSIC SUPERVISION WITH MTV
FEATURING GREG DANYLYSHYN, CARRIE HUGHES, DAVE STONE, KARLY WILHELM, AND MODERATED BY ROCHELLE HOLGUIN (SEE PAGE 13)
COMPLICATED PROJECTS: DIVING INTO THE DEEP END OF MUSIC SUPERVISION FOR TELEVISION
FEATURING THOMAS GOLUBIĆ, CAMERON ANGELI, JASON NEWMAN, AND MODERATED BY OLIVIA SCHLICHTING (SEE PAGE 17)
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN THE INDUSTRY: WHAT INITIATIVES EXIST, AND ARE THEY FULFILLING THEIR FUNCTION
FEATURING ANGELA LEUS, JERMAINE STEGALL, LAVA HONG, MARIELLE JADE TE, AD JOHNSON, WES WHITEHEAD, AND MODERATED BY GEORGE SHAW (SEE PAGE 21)
10:30AM - 11:20AM
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MSA 005
CREATIVITY BEYOND BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS: MUSIC
SUPERVISING INDIE FILMS
FEATURING AMANI “BURT BLACKARACH” SMITH, JENNIFER SMITH, KAYLA MONETTA, AND MODERATED BY SAMI POSNER (SEE PAGE 14)
BEHIND THE SCORE: 2024 EMMY-NOMINATED COMPOSERS
FEATURING SIDDHARTHA KHOSLA, ATTICUS ROSS, LEOPOLD ROSS, NICK CHUBA, CHANDA DANCY, LAURA KARPMAN, DAVID FLEMING, AND MODERATED BY ANGELA SHEIK (SEE PAGE 15)
SONG SURVIVOR: A MUSIC SUPERVISORS’ SONG CHOICE CHALLENGE
FEATURING JAMES CARTWRIGHT, KAYLA MONETTA, LAURA KATZ, AND MODERATED BY JOSH BRIGGS (SEE PAGE 26)
GOING A DIFFERENT DIRECTION: WHY WE DID NOT CHOOSE YOUR SONG
FEATURING MIKE LADMAN, NICK HAUSSLING, LAURA WEBB, LINDSEY KOHON, AND MODERATED BY ADAM BRODSKY (SEE PAGE 27)
10:30AM - 11:20AM
11:30AM - 12:20PM
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GC 160
LYRICS TO LEGACY: 2024 EMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITERS
FEATURING BENJ PASEK, JUSTIN PAUL, ELI BRUEGGEMANN, KARA TALVE, WALTER AFANASIEFF, CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, JOHN HAWKES, AND MODERATED BY TRACY MCKNIGHT (SEE PAGE 18)
MUSIC CLEARANCE 101: INTRO TO MUSIC CLEARANCE FEATURING CAROLYN OWENS (SEE PAGE 24)
FROM COORDINATOR TO SUPERVISOR: NAVIGATING THE LEAP
FEATURING EMILY BENDER, ATTIQUE IQBAL, RAVEN DAVENPORT, CHELSEA BOGGESS, AND MODERATED BY ANNA ROMANOFF (SEE PAGE 22)
MUSIC SUPERVISOR Q&A WITH GARY CALAMAR - ONLY ON ZOOM! FEATURING GARY CALAMAR (SEE PAGE 25)
ART MEETS COMMERCE: WHAT MAKES TRAILER MUSIC SUPERVISION DIFFERENT FEATURING GREGORY SWEENEY, SCENERY SAMUNDRA, VANESSA JORGE PERRY, JONNY ALTEPETER, FRANCESCA HARDING, AND MODERATED BY KELSEY MITCHELL (SEE PAGE 17)
FROM PRE-RECORDS TO POST PRODUCTION: NAVIGATING THE JOYS AND HURDLES OF MUSIC SUPERVISING MUSIC DRIVEN PROJECTS
FEATURING ASHLEY NEUMEISTER, STEVE GIZICKI, AMANDA KRIEG THOMAS, JORDAN CARROLL, AND MODERATED BY DEJA SIEGLER (SEE PAGE 14)
GMS AND AMP PRESENT: MUSIC PRODUCTION & MUSIC SUPERVISION IN ADS FEATURING STONE IRR, CAROL DUNN, CHIP HERTER, ADRIAN WOMACK, AND MODERATED BY PAUL K LEE (SEE PAGE 18)
11:00AM - 11:50AM
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THE 35 YEAR REVERSION STATUTE: HOW TO BENEFIT FROM AND NAVIGATE SECTION 203 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976
FEATURING EVAN COHEN, CHERYL HODGSON, AND MODERATED BY MARA KUGE (SEE PAGE 23)
MUSIC CLEARANCE 201: LIVE MOCK NEGOTIATION
FEATURING JUSTIN FELDMAN, LINDSAY WOLFINGTON, DOM JONES, LISA MACY, AND MODERATED BY LINDA OSHER (SEE PAGE 24)
MUSIC CLEARANCE 301: TRENDS IN MUSIC CLEARANCE TODAY
FEATURING ALLEGRA WILLIS KNERR, THUY LAM, ROB CHRISTENSEN, AND MODERATED BY LINDA OSHER (SEE PAGE 25)
FALLOUT: A GAMING LEGACY (SEE PAGE 12)
