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.Â
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.Â
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Horseback riding practice
Length: 2:17 Keywords: piano, active fast chords, period piece, effort, determination, challenges, focused training |
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Hot springs
Length: 2:46 Keywords: bubbling, rhythmic, percussion and other, chill, warm, subtle ambient, atmospheric, varied, relaxing |
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Ice droplets
Length: 4:38 Keywords: glittering, cold, harsh yet beautiful, glistening, exciting, evolving, slippery, winter changes |
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Idyllic setting
Length: 3:04 Keywords: ambient, atmospheric, positive, perfect calm, peaceful, subtle happiness |
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Imposter
Length: 3:24 Keywords: percussion, steady, trying to be cool, close, subtle effort and insecurity, something off, somehow fake |
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In my element
Length: 3:28 Keywords: relaxed, positive, rhythmic, piano and percussion, jazzy, conference room, formal event, social ease |
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In the hotel lounge
Length: 4:12 Keywords: jazzy piano, lounge, indoors, calm, relaxing, comfortable couch and snacks, nice furniture |
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In the shadow of the cactus
Length: 0:27 Keywords: pop, plucked strings, contemplation, short, thinking, reflection, moment of pondering, hot climate, veranda, evening |
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Indoor problematic
Length: 2:08 Keywords: piano chords, subtle nerve-wracking, atmospheric, carpeted stairs, picture frames, unpleasant pressure |
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Infiltration
Length: 3:30 Keywords: percussion, steady, rhythmic, subtle, stealth, serious, pro, secret, successful, unnoticed |
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Island campus
Length: 3:20 Keywords: pop, utopia, vocal, happy structured activities, promotional, clean, group, university recreation, college campus |
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Island of coconuts
Length: 2:27 Keywords: bubbly commotion, subtle, musical noise, never-ending |
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It's easier than it looks
Length: 3:30 Keywords: piano, encouraging, nice, kind, education, helping, gentle guiding, toddler, teaching, learning new skills, school |
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Journey in good company
Length: 3:18 Keywords: atmospheric, orchestral, ambient, peaceful, positive, sunlight, fields |
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Jousting begins
Length: 0:15 Keywords: festive announcement, orchestral, special event, introduction, commercial, period piece, medieval |
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Jumping into electro world
Length: 3:38 Short: electronic, dance, varied, exploring a new world, 80s, positive, nice, somewhat subtle, digital, fun |
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Kindle togetherness
Length: 1:24 Keywords: wholesome, flute and plucked strings, wonderful, lovely, community, happy, joyful, friendship, content, perfect weather |
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Lamb
Length: 0:33 Keywords: subtle, sunshine, grass, happy, childhood, gentle, nice |
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Late laboratory
Length: 2:46 Keywords: percussion, somewhat tired, evening, night, shadows, rhythmic, clanking, test tubes, glassware, experiments |
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Late night paperwork
Length: 1:05 Keywords: tired, office, evening, rhythmic, percussion and other, somewhat jazzy vibe, somewhat reduced productivity |
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Horseback riding practice
Length: 2:17 Keywords: piano, active fast chords, period piece, effort, determination, challenges, focused training |
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Hot springs
Length: 2:46 Keywords: bubbling, rhythmic, percussion and other, chill, warm, subtle ambient, atmospheric, varied, relaxing |
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Ice droplets
Length: 4:38 Keywords: glittering, cold, harsh yet beautiful, glistening, exciting, evolving, slippery, winter changes |
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Idyllic setting
Length: 3:04 Keywords: ambient, atmospheric, positive, perfect calm, peaceful, subtle happiness |
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Imposter
Length: 3:24 Keywords: percussion, steady, trying to be cool, close, subtle effort and insecurity, something off, somehow fake |
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In my element
Length: 3:28 Keywords: relaxed, positive, rhythmic, piano and percussion, jazzy, conference room, formal event, social ease |
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In the hotel lounge
Length: 4:12 Keywords: jazzy piano, lounge, indoors, calm, relaxing, comfortable couch and snacks, nice furniture |
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In the shadow of the cactus
Length: 0:27 Keywords: pop, plucked strings, contemplation, short, thinking, reflection, moment of pondering, hot climate, veranda, evening |
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Indoor problematic
Length: 2:08 Keywords: piano chords, subtle nerve-wracking, atmospheric, carpeted stairs, picture frames, unpleasant pressure |
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Infiltration
Length: 3:30 Keywords: percussion, steady, rhythmic, subtle, stealth, serious, pro, secret, successful, unnoticed |
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Island campus
Length: 3:20 Keywords: pop, utopia, vocal, happy structured activities, promotional, clean, group, university recreation, college campus |
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Island of coconuts
Length: 2:27 Keywords: bubbly commotion, subtle, musical noise, never-ending |
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It's easier than it looks
Length: 3:30 Keywords: piano, encouraging, nice, kind, education, helping, gentle guiding, toddler, teaching, learning new skills, school |
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Journey in good company
Length: 3:18 Keywords: atmospheric, orchestral, ambient, peaceful, positive, sunlight, fields |
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Jousting begins
Length: 0:15 Keywords: festive announcement, orchestral, special event, introduction, commercial, period piece, medieval |
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Jumping into electro world
Length: 3:38 Short: electronic, dance, varied, exploring a new world, 80s, positive, nice, somewhat subtle, digital, fun |
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Kindle togetherness
Length: 1:24 Keywords: wholesome, flute and plucked strings, wonderful, lovely, community, happy, joyful, friendship, content, perfect weather |
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Lamb
Length: 0:33 Keywords: subtle, sunshine, grass, happy, childhood, gentle, nice |
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Late laboratory
Length: 2:46 Keywords: percussion, somewhat tired, evening, night, shadows, rhythmic, clanking, test tubes, glassware, experiments |
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Late night paperwork
Length: 1:05 Keywords: tired, office, evening, rhythmic, percussion and other, somewhat jazzy vibe, somewhat reduced productivity |
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.Â
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,
Not included: The following projects require a custom quote:
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DISTRIBUTION | Included: Unlimited distribution as part of a visual project (film, TV, or theatre). For example,
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.