EP 13: Interview with music supervisor Melany Mitchell

17/06/2023 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 13
 EP 13: Interview with music supervisor Melany Mitchell

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EP 13: Interview with music supervisor Melany Mitchell This week on @syncriffs, Charles interviews music supervisor Melany Mitchell. Melany Mitchell was born in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. She is known for The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), As They Made Us (2022) Everything's Gonna Be Okay (2020), Fantasy Island (Fox), I’m Totally Fine (2022), Block Party (2023) God Save the Queens (2022) and more. She takes us through her journey as a music supervisor and gives us insights into working in the music business.  Topics discussed:  ✔️ Background and breaking into the Industry ✔️Challenges & opportunities as a music supervisor ✔️Music supervising film vs television projects ✔️Managing music budgets & clearance ✔️Clearance and unforeseen issues  ✔️Independent artists and the licensing process ✔️Music supervisors and the need for a union. ✔️Streaming platforms vs traditional television cycle ✔️Benefits of working with a sync agent ✔️Pride month and representation in Film + TV ✔️Working with briefs and the pitching process. ✔️Workflow of television projects ✔️One piece of advice for aspiring music supervisors ✔️Be open to new opportunities and projects ✔️Mentorship programs and Sidetime ✔️What new music is on repeat on your playlist ✔️Broadway shows and music supervision  ✔️TikTok & clearing music for productions  Follow Melany Mitchell on IG: @melanymitchell Check out her linktree: https://linktr.ee/melanymitchell IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2903260/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanym Mentorship: https://sidetime.com/  🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry.  🎙️ Subscribe to SyncRiffs on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  🎙️ Subscribe to SyncRiffs on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YN9QiC...  🎙️ Subscribe to SyncRiffs on Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/49ee...  Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent  🎵Sync & Songwriting Masterclass 🎵Sync & Songwriting Strategy Workshop 🎵Working With a Sync Agent Minicourse 🎵Listening Sessions & more to come!  Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.com  Instagram: @syncriffs @bluebuddhaent @chasewalkerband  Music: "Flying Tigers" from Magic Tiger Podcast produced by Blue Buddha Entertainment  This content is for educational purposes. We encourage others to conduct proper research, and if needed, consult an attorney for any legal advice regarding music licensing. (c) (p) 2023 Support the show

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