Song releases?

[scotty.c.]

Hi,
I'm looking for some help....I am working on a short film and would like to use one of Stina's songs on the soundtrack.
Can anyone suggest how I might go about securing a release or approval? I'm having difficulty tracking anyone down on this front.
Any help / advice appreciated....thank you.

[RobB]

Which song were you intending to use?
I guess it will depend on the your country of residence but you will need to call the companies who own the recording and publishing copyrights of the recording/song that you want to use and apply for a recording license and a publishing license.
Unfortunately Stina's work is owned by various companies but the details will be on the album credits.

[scotty.c.]

Thanks for the quick feedback. I was looking to use 'Little Star'.
Do you happen to know who owns the rights in Canada? I'm based in Toronto.

Appreciate your help

[RobB]

The UK version of Little Star is credited to Telegram Publishing & Telegram Records, Stockholm.
It was issued under exclusive license to Warner Music UK Ltd and I guess it had a similar exclusive deal with the Time / Warner company in North America.

I think you may have to start with Telegram Records in Stockholm though. Being a smaller company you're more likely to get a faster response than trying to deal with a giant company like Warners.

[scotty.c.]

Thank you! Really appreciate the information and your help.

[RobB]

You're very welcome scotty....please let us know how you get on.