Epidemic Sound for filmmakers
You’re a filmmaker. You need professional, original music for filmmakers to captivate your audience. The biggest names in the game use Epidemic Sound’s catalog of over 50,000 tracks to bring their stories to life, 100% safe.
Let music set the tone
Ennio Morricone famously said that music in film manages to “tell a story that images do not reveal”. There’s no doubting the power of an excellent soundtrack. Whether you’re looking to convey suspense, romance, or add dimension to your protagonists, music is the greatest tool for any filmmaker. Soundtrack the world within your film with Epidemic Sound.
Sound effects that make an impact
We collaborate closely with our artists to ensure you always have access to fresh, authentic music and sound effects to power your film. As the sole owners of all the music’s financial rights, everything is covered and exclusive to Epidemic Sound. This is the safest way to soundtrack your story.
Add human voices to your film projects
With our feature Voices you can now create a AI voiceovers based on real human voices. Use safely in any project.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does your music come from?
Music is at the heart of everything we do. We work directly with artists from around the world to bring you high-quality, original tracks that are perfectly in tune with your creative needs. Our music strategy harnesses customer feedback, data insights from over 2 billion YouTube views per day, and knowledge from in-house experts.
Our talented artists and in-house music team include Grammy winners and multi-platinum recording artists. They draw on years of industry experience from a broad set of backgrounds ranging from major-label pop to underground hip hop, all within a global context. On average, our artists earn over $50,000 USD per year, with our top earners making more than $200,000 USD per year.
How do I find the right music for my film?
Choosing the right music for a film can make a huge difference in how the viewer perceives it. But how does one choose the best music? Every movie has a different vibe and it’s up to the filmmaking team to encapsulate it with the perfect soundtrack.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, either check out the soundtrack of your favorite movies or explore our Cinematic Themes. Our Themes are playlists that have been curated by our Music Curation team, don’t forget to check them out!
I’m a freelancer. Which plan is right for me?
The Pro plan gives you full sublicensing rights. If you produce content for others to publish on their channels and they want to avoid copyright claims, you simply add the URLs of the published video and we'll clear them for you.
Is there a termination period?
No, there is no termination period. You can cancel at any time and you’ll be covered to use our music and sound effects until the next renewal period, at which point your subscription will be canceled and you won’t be charged again.