How Sync Pays

How Music Makes Money in Film, TV, Ads & Media

When your song is placed in a film, TV show, ad, or digital project, it can generate income in multiple ways. Dragons Empyre helps manage and collect these earnings on your behalf.

1. Sync License Fee

This is the upfront payment paid when a project uses your song.

It is negotiated based on:
• The project type
• How the music is used
• Length of use
• Budget

This fee is paid before the music is used and is split between:
• The songwriter(s)
• The publisher

2. Performance Royalties

When your song airs on:
• TV
• Streaming platforms
• Cable
• International broadcasts

Your performing rights organization (ASCAP) pays performance royalties.

These payments go to:
• The songwriter
• The publisher

Dragons Empyre registers and administers these royalties so they get paid correctly.

3. Additional Income

Depending on the project, your song may also generate:
• International royalties
• Digital platform royalties
• Reuse fees
• Promotional uses

These are tracked and collected through publishing and PRO systems.

How Dragons Empyre Gets Paid

If your song is part of our catalog, Dragons Empyre earns a percentage of the publisher share from placements and licensing.

We only make money when your music makes money.

Why Publishing Matters

Songs that are not properly registered or controlled often:
• Miss royalty payments
• Lose licensing opportunities
• Create legal delays

Publishing turns music into a real financial asset.