Music for Filmmakers and Film Students

Just $2.99. Royalty free. WAV file. Unlimited film distribution.

For film-, TV-, or theatre-related projects with budgets under $10,000 (not including equipment), such as short films (yes, you can submit to film festivals).

Royalty free background music for theatre plays, short films, and more

We want low-budget filmmakers, film students, and creators of theatre to succeed. If you’re looking for music for your play or if you’re a filmmaker or film student who needs music and your budget is under $10,000 (not including equipment), we’ve got licensing designed just for you. For $2.99, you get a WAV file and can submit your project to film festivals, play it in theatres, post it to YouTube, perform it live, and more. The music is royalty free and you can edit it as needed. You can also fill out the form for a custom quote. 

Find your music by browsing below. If you click on a title, you’ll be taken to a page where you can see what kind of effect that music can have in different genres. Good music isn’t just music that fits the mood. It’s music that adds an extra layer of depth to the scene, so sometimes the unexpected works very well.

Happy musifying!

Music in this video: Soft Light

Find your music

Tip: search the word subtle if you want music that works well behind dialogue. 

Products Action
Public transit monotony
Length: 3:11
Keywords: jazzy, repetition, busy professional, regular everyday life, hurry, business commotion, explanation, subtle comedic
Puddle reflection
Length: 0:57
Keywords: elves, shadows, atmospheric, light, subtle
Quirky
Length: 3:30
Keywords: piano, strolling, casual, nice, calm, peaceful, somewhat subtle, gentle, friendly
Racing up the winding staircase
Length: 2:35
Keywords: fast strings, orchestral, eager, positive, period piece, hurrying
Rain outside during coffee break
Length: 2:51
Keywords: piano, quiet, subtle waiting, gentle, calm, peaceful, somewhat bored, looking outside and daydreaming
Random niceness
Length: 2:31
Keywords: varied, positive, flute and plucked strings, changing melody, attention holding, simple, nature, outdoors
Relaxing hot tub
Length: 2:57
Keywords: atmospheric, rhythmic, ambient, warm, relaxing bubbling, subtle happiness, whirl, outdoor, summer
Rescue voyage
Length: 0:39
Keywords: strings, fast, overcoming difficulties, hurrying, traveling long distances
Respectful determination
Length: 2:36
Keywords: wordless song, vocals, piano, strings, pop, rich, yet determined, gentle yet lively
Restaurant
Length: 3:40
Keywords: jazzy, percussion and electric guitar, fancy, somewhat comedic, subtle awkwardness, this is nice, holiday, first time at this restaurant
Ripples
Length: 2:17
Keywords: subtle, gentle, minimal, slow droplets, pond, evening, garden bridge, calm, plucked, reflection
Road trip
Length: 5:30
Keywords: soft piano and guitar, pop, rhythmic, traveling, positive, spontaneous journey, driving
Sadness among butterflies
Length: 2:51
Keywords: piano, depressed and then more positive, gentle, quiet time for reflection, outdoors, beauty of nature, time to think
Scary fog
Length: 1:00
Keywords: ambient, atmospheric, cold chill, shiver, mist, unknown
Scuba diving
Length: 3:04
Keywords: immersing transition, ambient, atmospheric, pressure, wonder, exploring, changes, out of water at the end
Scurrying
Length: 1:27
Keywords: fast, light, orchestral, small creatures, gentle, positive, hurry
Seashore by the lighthouse
Length: 2:10
Keywords: piano, subtle, nostalgic, bittersweet, gentle beginning and end, more powerful emotional part in the middle, feeling of time
Seasons in the castle
Length: 3:23
Keywords: light mallets, orchestral parts, positive, courtyard games, snowflakes, changing parts, varied, bright, gentle
Seawater
Length: 3:08
Keywords: cold, subtle pressure, ambient, calm, atmospheric, water, immersing, vast
See underneath
Length: 0:32
Keywords: subtle, curiosity provoking, short, light, gentle
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Products Action
Public transit monotony
Length: 3:11
Keywords: jazzy, repetition, busy professional, regular everyday life, hurry, business commotion, explanation, subtle comedic
Puddle reflection
Length: 0:57
Keywords: elves, shadows, atmospheric, light, subtle
Quirky
Length: 3:30
Keywords: piano, strolling, casual, nice, calm, peaceful, somewhat subtle, gentle, friendly
Racing up the winding staircase
Length: 2:35
Keywords: fast strings, orchestral, eager, positive, period piece, hurrying
Rain outside during coffee break
Length: 2:51
Keywords: piano, quiet, subtle waiting, gentle, calm, peaceful, somewhat bored, looking outside and daydreaming
Random niceness
Length: 2:31
Keywords: varied, positive, flute and plucked strings, changing melody, attention holding, simple, nature, outdoors
Relaxing hot tub
Length: 2:57
Keywords: atmospheric, rhythmic, ambient, warm, relaxing bubbling, subtle happiness, whirl, outdoor, summer
Rescue voyage
Length: 0:39
Keywords: strings, fast, overcoming difficulties, hurrying, traveling long distances
Respectful determination
Length: 2:36
Keywords: wordless song, vocals, piano, strings, pop, rich, yet determined, gentle yet lively
Restaurant
Length: 3:40
Keywords: jazzy, percussion and electric guitar, fancy, somewhat comedic, subtle awkwardness, this is nice, holiday, first time at this restaurant
Ripples
Length: 2:17
Keywords: subtle, gentle, minimal, slow droplets, pond, evening, garden bridge, calm, plucked, reflection
Road trip
Length: 5:30
Keywords: soft piano and guitar, pop, rhythmic, traveling, positive, spontaneous journey, driving
Sadness among butterflies
Length: 2:51
Keywords: piano, depressed and then more positive, gentle, quiet time for reflection, outdoors, beauty of nature, time to think
Scary fog
Length: 1:00
Keywords: ambient, atmospheric, cold chill, shiver, mist, unknown
Scuba diving
Length: 3:04
Keywords: immersing transition, ambient, atmospheric, pressure, wonder, exploring, changes, out of water at the end
Scurrying
Length: 1:27
Keywords: fast, light, orchestral, small creatures, gentle, positive, hurry
Seashore by the lighthouse
Length: 2:10
Keywords: piano, subtle, nostalgic, bittersweet, gentle beginning and end, more powerful emotional part in the middle, feeling of time
Seasons in the castle
Length: 3:23
Keywords: light mallets, orchestral parts, positive, courtyard games, snowflakes, changing parts, varied, bright, gentle
Seawater
Length: 3:08
Keywords: cold, subtle pressure, ambient, calm, atmospheric, water, immersing, vast
See underneath
Length: 0:32
Keywords: subtle, curiosity provoking, short, light, gentle
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License Coverage

When you pay the $2.99 for the music, you get the music as a WAV file as well as the standard license permissions as described below. Licenses are per project.

Copyright to the music always remains with The Actor’s Place. 

Descriptions of the $2.99 license coverage

PROJECTS

Included:


Film-, TV-, and theatre-related projects with budgets under $10,000 (not including equipiment). For example,

  • student films

  • independent films

  • drama class

  • community theatre

  • stage performances

  • personal projects

Not included:

The following projects require a custom quote:

  • Audio-only projects (such as audiobooks)

  • Projects not related to film, TV, or theatre

  • Projects with budgets over $10,000 (not including equipment).

DISTRIBUTION

Included:

Unlimited distribution as part of a visual project (film, TV, or theatre). For example,

  • Film festivals

  • YouTube

  • Theatrical releases

  • TV broadcasting

  • Live performances

Not included:

Audio-only distribution (such as radio) requires a custom quote. 

MODIFICATION

You may edit the music as you wish as long as you adhere to the other requirements above. Reselling music requires a custom quote. 

If you need a custom quote, fill out the form below. 

Contact form for custom quote

Whether you want music for films, music for short films, music for theatre, music for commercials, music for audiobooks, etc., we can probably find a mutually satisfying arrangement. Contact us with the form below and you can expect a response from us within 2-3 business days. You can also contact us at theactorsplace416@gmail.com if you have any questions.