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
Self pep talk
Length: 3:19
Keywords: percussion, slow rhythmic, strong, focused, determined, capable, moments leading up to big event
Settling into the new home
Length: 0:26
Keywords: vocal, pop, orchestral, short, calling out but calmly, independence
Shy ostrich
Length: 2:45
Keywords: comedic, creeping carefully, subtle caution, orchestral, shy, gentle, funny character
Sicily atmosphere
Length: 3:23
Keywords: orchestral, atmospheric, garden on a hot day, summer, small isolated town, life, wonderful, grapevines, beautiful, wonderful, sweet, Oscar-winning, dramatic positively
Sitting and people watching
Length: 3:23
Keywords: piano, disjointed, randomness, observation, passive, subtle sadness, pensive
Sliding on ice for fun
Length: 5:11
Keywords: piano, fast, sliding on ice patches, subtle, fun, enjoying more than you should, happy, building things out of snow, delicate winter
Slow dance conversation
Length: 2:52 Keywords: romantic, talking in private, muffled background music, rhythmic, relaxing, outside the party, subtle, nighttime, beach, lovely, dresses
Small beginnings
Length: 2:14
Keywords: shy and unsure and then heartwarming, flute and plucked strings, positive, storytelling, inviting, wholesome
Snow fog
Length: 2:57
Keywords: atmospheric, ambient, glistening, sparkling, bright, positive, pulses, winter, calm, peaceful, beautiful
Soft light
Length: 4:24
Keywords: atmospheric, light, ambient, gentle, subtle happiness, home on a tropical beach, safe haven, sunny and sandy, peaceful, relaxation
Soft rest
Length: 3:03
Keywords: atmospheric, subtle, ambient, lightness, shine, comfortable, pillows
Song for self
Length: 4:41
Keywords: vocals and guitar, yearning, searching, wondering, hoping, wanting, imagining, song without words
Spaceship
Length: 2:51
Keywords: electronic, atmospheric, sci-fi, rhythmic, ambient, varied, changing, positive, serious, vast, expansive, technology, space travel
Spy meets the one
Length: 2:17
Keywords: raining bus stop, piano rhythm, nervous, curious, romantic, outside, wonder, subtle smile, present moment
Stakeout
Length: 5:08
Keywords: rock, percussion, awareness, impatient, watching, shaking leg, strong, ready
Storytime
Length: 2:53
Keywords: story narration, kingdom, somewhat subtle, flute and plucked strings, medieval, some variety, educational
Stranger arrives on a motorcycle
Length: 0:16
Keywords: rock, percussion and electric guitar, short, cool, leather jacket, nonchalant, camera shows first the boots and only in the end the face
Strolling through the winter market
Length: 3:00 Keywords: piano, jazzy, holiday, relaxed, winter, evening, lights, festive, subtle, romantic conversation with laughter
Strutting
Length: 1:28
Keywords: percussion and bass, casual, relaxed, steady, constant, subtle, confident, feeling cool
Super short commercial
Length: 0:12
Keywords: commercial, short and sweet, bells, majestic, epic, nice
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Products Action
Self pep talk
Length: 3:19
Keywords: percussion, slow rhythmic, strong, focused, determined, capable, moments leading up to big event
Settling into the new home
Length: 0:26
Keywords: vocal, pop, orchestral, short, calling out but calmly, independence
Shy ostrich
Length: 2:45
Keywords: comedic, creeping carefully, subtle caution, orchestral, shy, gentle, funny character
Sicily atmosphere
Length: 3:23
Keywords: orchestral, atmospheric, garden on a hot day, summer, small isolated town, life, wonderful, grapevines, beautiful, wonderful, sweet, Oscar-winning, dramatic positively
Sitting and people watching
Length: 3:23
Keywords: piano, disjointed, randomness, observation, passive, subtle sadness, pensive
Sliding on ice for fun
Length: 5:11
Keywords: piano, fast, sliding on ice patches, subtle, fun, enjoying more than you should, happy, building things out of snow, delicate winter
Slow dance conversation
Length: 2:52 Keywords: romantic, talking in private, muffled background music, rhythmic, relaxing, outside the party, subtle, nighttime, beach, lovely, dresses
Small beginnings
Length: 2:14
Keywords: shy and unsure and then heartwarming, flute and plucked strings, positive, storytelling, inviting, wholesome
Snow fog
Length: 2:57
Keywords: atmospheric, ambient, glistening, sparkling, bright, positive, pulses, winter, calm, peaceful, beautiful
Soft light
Length: 4:24
Keywords: atmospheric, light, ambient, gentle, subtle happiness, home on a tropical beach, safe haven, sunny and sandy, peaceful, relaxation
Soft rest
Length: 3:03
Keywords: atmospheric, subtle, ambient, lightness, shine, comfortable, pillows
Song for self
Length: 4:41
Keywords: vocals and guitar, yearning, searching, wondering, hoping, wanting, imagining, song without words
Spaceship
Length: 2:51
Keywords: electronic, atmospheric, sci-fi, rhythmic, ambient, varied, changing, positive, serious, vast, expansive, technology, space travel
Spy meets the one
Length: 2:17
Keywords: raining bus stop, piano rhythm, nervous, curious, romantic, outside, wonder, subtle smile, present moment
Stakeout
Length: 5:08
Keywords: rock, percussion, awareness, impatient, watching, shaking leg, strong, ready
Storytime
Length: 2:53
Keywords: story narration, kingdom, somewhat subtle, flute and plucked strings, medieval, some variety, educational
Stranger arrives on a motorcycle
Length: 0:16
Keywords: rock, percussion and electric guitar, short, cool, leather jacket, nonchalant, camera shows first the boots and only in the end the face
Strolling through the winter market
Length: 3:00 Keywords: piano, jazzy, holiday, relaxed, winter, evening, lights, festive, subtle, romantic conversation with laughter
Strutting
Length: 1:28
Keywords: percussion and bass, casual, relaxed, steady, constant, subtle, confident, feeling cool
Super short commercial
Length: 0:12
Keywords: commercial, short and sweet, bells, majestic, epic, nice
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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.