You find licensed music for film at a production music library like us, not a commercial soundtrack or user-generated tracks. Our catalogue holds over 308,000 tracks and versions across every genre a film needs, from epic orchestral scores to intimate character themes, including a curated collection from Mission: Impossible composer Lorne Balfe. Every track is 100% human-made, cleared for broadcast, festival and theatrical use under one licence, and available with stems for editing.
Where Can I Find Licensed Music for Film?
You find licensed music for film at a production music library like us, which owns the rights to its catalogue outright.
That matters because licensing a commercial song for a film usually means clearing two separate rights - a synchronisation licence from the publisher and a master use licence from the record label. Because we compose, record and own our catalogue, one licence from us clears the music instead, with no separate negotiations.
We work with filmmakers across every genre and budget, from feature productions to short films and festival entries, and our catalogue spans 16 core genres and 142 sub-genres to match.
Search by mood, instrumentation or scene description to get to the right track fast, rather than browsing genre by genre.
Where Do I Find Music for Short Films?
You find music for a short film in the same catalogue as a feature - priced and licensed to fit a smaller production rather than a studio budget.
A single-track licence for a short film can be bought directly online, with no need to wait for a quote, and you can download high-resolution, un-watermarked files to test a track in your edit before you commit.
Creating a free account costs nothing and comes with no seat restrictions, so a small crew can share access without extra charges.
If a short film is heading to festivals, the same licence that clears it for broadcast and paid use also covers festival screenings, so there's no separate festival negotiation to arrange.
What Music Works Best for a Film?
The best music for a film matches its genre and budget - full orchestral scoring for a big-screen epic, sparse underscore for an intimate drama, or hybrid orchestral-electronic textures for a psychological thriller.
Our Lorne Balfe Collection, curated by the Mission: Impossible composer, brings the sound of Hollywood blockbusters to any production that needs that scale and polish.
For quieter, character-led stories, our orchestral, score and classical genre goes the other way - restrained piano and string writing that supports a scene without overpowering it.
Every track is tagged by mood and tempo, so you can search for the feeling a scene needs - tense, romantic, triumphant, unsettling - rather than a genre label.
Is Audio Network’s Film Music Cleared for Festival and Theatrical Use?
Yes - because our music is original and rights-controlled, one licence clears it for broadcast, festival and theatrical distribution, rather than requiring a separate deal for each.
That licence is fully indemnified and granted in perpetuity, so once a track is cleared for your film, it stays cleared for the life of that film, with no expiry or recurring fee.
Worldwide licensing is available depending on the licence you choose, so a film screening internationally doesn't need separate territory clearances.
We're proud to be the official music sponsor of the Golden Horse Film Festival, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the Chinese-speaking world - a partnership that reflects how central film is to what we do.
How Does Licensing Work for a Film Production?
We offer three ways to license - per-use for a single film, per-project for multiple videos or a slate of productions, and an unlimited annual subscription for teams making films continuously.
A per-use licence clears a single production, priced per track, and can be bought online without waiting for a quote. A per-project licence covers multiple videos and tracks at a price tailored to the production. An unlimited subscription covers a full year of content for your whole team, with the option to add sound effects.
For larger or more complex productions, our licensing experts build a custom quote suited to your budget and how the music will be used.
Ways to License Film Music
We offer three main ways to license music for a film production:
| Licence | Covers | Best for |
| Per-use | A single production, priced per track | A feature or short film |
| Per-project | Multiple videos and tracks, priced to the project | A slate or series of productions |
| Unlimited subscription | A year of content for a whole team, sound effects optional | Ongoing film production |
Can Someone Help Me Find the Right Music for My Film?
Yes - send us a brief describing your film's tone and story, and our licensing experts will return a curated shortlist of tracks at no extra cost.
Our team supports productions at every stage, from narrowing down a mood for a difficult scene to turning around options fast against a festival deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find licensed music for film?
At a production music library like us - we own the rights to our catalogue outright, so one licence clears the music instead of negotiating separate publisher and label rights.
Where do I find music for short films?
In the same catalogue as a feature film - priced and licensed to fit a smaller production, with single-track licences available online without a quote.
What music works best for a film?
It depends on genre and budget: full orchestral scoring for a big-screen epic, sparse underscore for intimate drama, or hybrid orchestral-electronic for a thriller.
Is Audio Network's music cleared for festival and theatrical distribution?
Yes - one licence clears it for broadcast, festival and theatrical use, granted in perpetuity, with worldwide coverage available depending on the licence chosen.
Are film tracks available as stems?
Yes - stems let editors isolate hits, risers or percussion and rebalance a track to sit precisely with a cut.
Does Audio Network use AI to make its music?
No - our catalogue is 100% human-created, with no AI-generated compositions or recordings. We use AI only for search and discovery.
Is Audio Network royalty-free?
No - we're a premium production music library, the professional alternative to royalty-free libraries.
Do I need a separate licence if my film shows in multiple countries?
Not with the right licence - worldwide territory coverage is available depending on the licence you choose, so international screenings don't need separate clearances.
How does licensing work for a short film on a tight budget?
A per-use licence covers a single production, priced per track, and can be bought online immediately without waiting for a quote.
Can Audio Network help me find the right music for my film?
Yes - send us a brief and our licensing experts will return a curated shortlist at no extra cost, at any stage of production.
Is Audio Network's music indemnified?
Yes - every licence is fully indemnified, so you're protected using the music as licensed.
Does Audio Network sponsor film festivals?
Yes - we're the official music sponsor of the Golden Horse Film Festival, one of Asia's most prestigious film events.
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At Audio Network, we create world-class music for brands and businesses, crafted by award-winning composers and performed by the finest musicians. With simple global licensing and total copyright peace of mind, we make it easy to elevate your content and support your creative vision every step of the way.
