Films on audiovisual carriers
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Licence to reproduce protected music on audiovisual carriers
Are you planning on making available a film with music on DVD, BluRay or on other audiovisual carriers? You can obtain the licence to reproduce protected music on audiovisual carriers from SUISA.
Documentary and feature films
Tariff VI applies to the recording of music on audiovisual carriers intended for the public, i.e. audiovisual recordings designed to be sold, given away for free or used for advertising purposes. This Tariff applies to audiovisual recordings which do not mainly consist of music (e.g. documentary films and feature films, etc.).
Who is responsible for declaring the audiovisual carrier?
The producer or the principal is responsible for declaring the audiovisual carrier. The principal is the person or company that finances the production of the audiovisual carrier and has the right of disposal over it.
Tariff VI distinguishes between single transactions and standard productions customers: