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
Breathing in night air
Length: 2:36
Keywords: piano, pop, serious, roof hiding spot, reflecting, contemplation, so many thoughts, medical coworkers, doctors, dramatic
Breeze of memory
Length: 1:20
Keywords: subtle, piano chords, funeral, life goes on, monologue, endless
Brooding look
Length: 2:19
Keywords: rhythmic, percussion and other, cool, handsome, cloudy day, subtle power, thoughtful
Calculations
Length: 3:18
Keywords: complex, subtle problem solving, mathematical process, many details, precise, computers
Calling out
Length: 0:20
Keywords: vocal, short, positive, commercial, longing, majestic
Calm place
Length: 3:18
Keywords: peace, warm, ambient, peaceful bliss, gentle, subtle, fields, sunlight, nice breeze, nature
Campfire on the beach
Length: 0:20
Keywords: short, warm, peaceful, medium energy, light, gentle, happy
Camping overnight
Length: 3:09
Keywords: gentle, flute and plucked strings, cottage, semi romantic, calm conversation, thinking
Cargo
Length: 4:39
Keywords: brass and percussion, heavy, rhythmic, big, many bulky containers, freight ships, loading for transport
Cave
Length: 3:10
Keywords: ambient, subtle, choral parts, sandy empty caves, wisdom, ancient
Celebration
Length: 3:17
Keywords: success, running through the streets happy, triumphant, hyper from joy, tremolo piano and percussion, smiling widely in the rain
Century forest
Length: 3:05
Keywords: majestic sadness, orchestral, brass, mountain, longing, vast landscape, Western, cowboy, alone
Charismatic accidents
Length: 1:56
Keywords: improvisation, accident adaption, percussion, confident, varied, rhythmic, never-ending, tripping over confidently
Chocolatier surprise
Length: 1:31
Keywords: fantasy, piano, twinkling, bright, mysterious, delicious
Chopping onions
Length: 3:15
Keywords: epic, big
Chores when living alone
Length: 2:03
Keywords: piano, chords to melody progression, calm, peaceful, positive attitude, thoughts, future dreams, methodical, kind, gentle and productive
Classic symphonic old fashioned
Length: 0:28
Keywords: orchestral, commercial, rustic, family, small pioneer town, schoolhouse
Cobra rhythm
Length: 5:37
Keywords: percussion, rhythm, neck movement dance, subtle
College dorm memories
Length: 1:30
Keywords: pop, gentle, mostly subtle, nostalgia, calm, sweet
Commute
Length: 3:11
Keywords: rhythmic, percussion and other, cool person in a monotonous environment, train, tram, bus stop, walking, cloudy weather, public transit
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Products Action
Breathing in night air
Length: 2:36
Keywords: piano, pop, serious, roof hiding spot, reflecting, contemplation, so many thoughts, medical coworkers, doctors, dramatic
Breeze of memory
Length: 1:20
Keywords: subtle, piano chords, funeral, life goes on, monologue, endless
Brooding look
Length: 2:19
Keywords: rhythmic, percussion and other, cool, handsome, cloudy day, subtle power, thoughtful
Calculations
Length: 3:18
Keywords: complex, subtle problem solving, mathematical process, many details, precise, computers
Calling out
Length: 0:20
Keywords: vocal, short, positive, commercial, longing, majestic
Calm place
Length: 3:18
Keywords: peace, warm, ambient, peaceful bliss, gentle, subtle, fields, sunlight, nice breeze, nature
Campfire on the beach
Length: 0:20
Keywords: short, warm, peaceful, medium energy, light, gentle, happy
Camping overnight
Length: 3:09
Keywords: gentle, flute and plucked strings, cottage, semi romantic, calm conversation, thinking
Cargo
Length: 4:39
Keywords: brass and percussion, heavy, rhythmic, big, many bulky containers, freight ships, loading for transport
Cave
Length: 3:10
Keywords: ambient, subtle, choral parts, sandy empty caves, wisdom, ancient
Celebration
Length: 3:17
Keywords: success, running through the streets happy, triumphant, hyper from joy, tremolo piano and percussion, smiling widely in the rain
Century forest
Length: 3:05
Keywords: majestic sadness, orchestral, brass, mountain, longing, vast landscape, Western, cowboy, alone
Charismatic accidents
Length: 1:56
Keywords: improvisation, accident adaption, percussion, confident, varied, rhythmic, never-ending, tripping over confidently
Chocolatier surprise
Length: 1:31
Keywords: fantasy, piano, twinkling, bright, mysterious, delicious
Chopping onions
Length: 3:15
Keywords: epic, big
Chores when living alone
Length: 2:03
Keywords: piano, chords to melody progression, calm, peaceful, positive attitude, thoughts, future dreams, methodical, kind, gentle and productive
Classic symphonic old fashioned
Length: 0:28
Keywords: orchestral, commercial, rustic, family, small pioneer town, schoolhouse
Cobra rhythm
Length: 5:37
Keywords: percussion, rhythm, neck movement dance, subtle
College dorm memories
Length: 1:30
Keywords: pop, gentle, mostly subtle, nostalgia, calm, sweet
Commute
Length: 3:11
Keywords: rhythmic, percussion and other, cool person in a monotonous environment, train, tram, bus stop, walking, cloudy weather, public transit
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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.