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
Concussion hallucination
Length: 5:21
Keywords: overwhelming, ambient noise, lots going on, electronic, confusing, vague
Construction site
Length: 1:21
Keywords: woodland, cheerful miners, working, hardworking, focused, rhythmic, powerful, strong
Contemplation in the hall
Length: 0:28
Keywords: short dramatic, serious, thinking, decision, problem, reflection after appointment
Conversation with a loved one
Length: 3:49
Keywords: gentle, muffled pop music, beat, subtle, loving, cozy, positive, caring
Cool cat in the house
Length: 2:56
Keywords: jazzy, restaurant, hot climate, hat and sunglasses, relaxed, calm, saxophone, reputation
Cool school kids
Length: 3:28
Keywords: percussion, constant, confident, steady, cool, subtle pressure, popular group
Coral reef
Length: 2:49
Keywords: percussion and other, underwater, pressure, relaxed, atmospheric, ambient, subtle happiness, positive
Corporate
Length: 0:22
Keywords: short, commercial, pop, epic, serious
Creeping in the twinkling darkness
Length: 0:52
Keywords: dark, mysterious world, fantasy, awareness, careful
Curious tale
Length: 1:37
Keywords: ancient, plucked strings, wonder, storytelling, narration, thinking
Daisies on top of a cliff
Length: 5:31
Keywords: deep breath, majestic mixed with light and airy, ambient, atmospheric, vast, gentle
Daydreaming
Length: 3:06
Keywords: piano, gentle, calm, everyday life, somewhat jazzy, peaceful, light, daytime brightness, relaxing
Daytime
Length: 0:23
Keywords: drama, tv show, short, parent, neighbourhood, naturally positive, serious yet optimistic
Deliberate practice
Length: 3:07
Keywords: pop, rhythmic, slow, deliberate, determined, positive, gradual, overcoming, featured piano, serious effort
Desolate determination
Length: 1:00
Keywords: futuristic, electronic, somber with determined ending, decision, serious
Dimmed lights
Length: 4:38
Keywords: comedic, awkward, jazzy, stumbly rhythm, mostly piano and percussion, looking around
Dirty hallways
Length: 2:51
Keywords: percussion, sketchy but somewhat cool, rhythmic, subtle, varied, here for business
Discussing potential change
Length: 2:14
Keywords: piano chords, subtle, conversation, talking about plans for the future based on reflection of the past, colleagues, deciding to follow dream
Doberman
Length: 2:31
Keywords: percussion, steady, constant, calm yet a bit tired but still strong, watchful
Doll waltz
Length: 1:23
Keywords: piano, gentle, dance, romantic, sweet, old-fashioned, dusty, ornamental dress, light in darkness
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Products Action
Concussion hallucination
Length: 5:21
Keywords: overwhelming, ambient noise, lots going on, electronic, confusing, vague
Construction site
Length: 1:21
Keywords: woodland, cheerful miners, working, hardworking, focused, rhythmic, powerful, strong
Contemplation in the hall
Length: 0:28
Keywords: short dramatic, serious, thinking, decision, problem, reflection after appointment
Conversation with a loved one
Length: 3:49
Keywords: gentle, muffled pop music, beat, subtle, loving, cozy, positive, caring
Cool cat in the house
Length: 2:56
Keywords: jazzy, restaurant, hot climate, hat and sunglasses, relaxed, calm, saxophone, reputation
Cool school kids
Length: 3:28
Keywords: percussion, constant, confident, steady, cool, subtle pressure, popular group
Coral reef
Length: 2:49
Keywords: percussion and other, underwater, pressure, relaxed, atmospheric, ambient, subtle happiness, positive
Corporate
Length: 0:22
Keywords: short, commercial, pop, epic, serious
Creeping in the twinkling darkness
Length: 0:52
Keywords: dark, mysterious world, fantasy, awareness, careful
Curious tale
Length: 1:37
Keywords: ancient, plucked strings, wonder, storytelling, narration, thinking
Daisies on top of a cliff
Length: 5:31
Keywords: deep breath, majestic mixed with light and airy, ambient, atmospheric, vast, gentle
Daydreaming
Length: 3:06
Keywords: piano, gentle, calm, everyday life, somewhat jazzy, peaceful, light, daytime brightness, relaxing
Daytime
Length: 0:23
Keywords: drama, tv show, short, parent, neighbourhood, naturally positive, serious yet optimistic
Deliberate practice
Length: 3:07
Keywords: pop, rhythmic, slow, deliberate, determined, positive, gradual, overcoming, featured piano, serious effort
Desolate determination
Length: 1:00
Keywords: futuristic, electronic, somber with determined ending, decision, serious
Dimmed lights
Length: 4:38
Keywords: comedic, awkward, jazzy, stumbly rhythm, mostly piano and percussion, looking around
Dirty hallways
Length: 2:51
Keywords: percussion, sketchy but somewhat cool, rhythmic, subtle, varied, here for business
Discussing potential change
Length: 2:14
Keywords: piano chords, subtle, conversation, talking about plans for the future based on reflection of the past, colleagues, deciding to follow dream
Doberman
Length: 2:31
Keywords: percussion, steady, constant, calm yet a bit tired but still strong, watchful
Doll waltz
Length: 1:23
Keywords: piano, gentle, dance, romantic, sweet, old-fashioned, dusty, ornamental dress, light in darkness
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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.