Composers’ and Writers’ Share Royalties

SOCAN’s 50/50 Distribution Rule exists so music creators of audio-visual works get a fair royalty share distribution between the writer of a registered composition and the publisher. Find out the answers to many questions about this rule—What if a member breaks the rule? What if a third party wants a portion of the writer’s royalty share? Where does SOCAN stand on buyouts? In a world where screen composers face many challenges, knowing what your rights are is paramount.

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