SaskMusic is thrilled to announce our first ever Saskatchewan-based prairie sync summit. This event is designed to build in complexity over two days of learning, covering topics starting from the basics of "what is sync?" up to more advanced panels for those already placing music in or composing for film/TV.
Hearing their music in a feature film, network TV show or national commercial is a goal of many artists. But what is really involved? What are the legal and financial implications that artists and composers need to be aware of when pursuing and accepting sync offers? How can you make sure your music is clearable when these opportunities appear?
With a goal of preparing and educating more prairie artists on 'sync readiness', we'll gather for a fun and informative weekend in Saskatoon led by a lineup of national and international sync professionals, to hear how the sync industry really works and how you can pursue opportunities in it.
Weekend Schedule (subject to change)
Saturday March 22/25
915am Check in, coffee
10:00am-5:00pm Programming:
- Sync101: What is Sync & How it Works
- How to Get You Music Sync-Ready
- Networking Lunch
- Key Players & Roles in The Sync Industry
- Royalties - Contracts/License/Split Sheet
- The placement process: Practical Examples of Sync Success
- Networking Mixer
- Evening live showcase: Sync-ready Saskatchewan artists. Submissions will close February 22 and can be made as part of your summit registration, opening shortly. Those applying to showcase must register for and attend the summit.
Sunday March 23/25
915am Check in, coffee
10:00am-5:00pm Programming:
- Composing for Film/TV
- Producing Music for Placements
- Networking Lunch
- Legal Talk for Filmmakers: From the other side
- Funding Opportunities/Resources for sync
- AI & Sync: Industry Developments
Introductions of our industry speakers will be dropped over the coming weeks.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW: https://saskmusic.wufoo.com/forms/screenmusic-2025/
Our host hotel is the ALT, Saskatoon. To access the hotel booking block for this event please visit this link.
Early Bird rates in effect til February 22 with discounts for SaskMusic members. The summit will take place at the ALT Hotel, 480 2 Ave S, Saskatoon.
Registration Rates
- Adult $239 (save $50 on early bird registrations: $189 til Feb 22)
- Youth age 19 or under $189 (save $40 on early bird registrations: $149 til Feb 22)
- Networking lunches $20 each day (Saturday and Sunday)
- SaskMusic Members receive $40 discount
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
- While we recommend attending both days of the summit, the content is intended to build from the basics into more advanced topics. Please contact us by phone to register for a single day at 60% of the weekend rate that you'd be registering under.
- We will be providing a limited number of fully sponsored registrations for SK residents, which include conference registration and (if applicable) bursary for travel. Travel bursary considerations will be based on your place of residence. Applications for sponsored spots will close on February 22, and submitters will be notified. If you are not selected for a sponsored spot at that time, a reduced registration rate will be offered.
MEET THE PANELISTS
We'll be sharing adding info on each panelist joining us over the coming weeks!
RAJ RAMAYYA
Raj Ramayya is an award-winning singer/songwriter/composer and producer best known for his work for classic anime such as Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The Shell, Wolfs Rain, Made in Abyss, Tower of God and games such as Resident Evil, Tekken and Shenmue.
Collaborating with several distinguished artists such as Yoko Kanno (Gundam, Cowboy Bebop), Kevin Penkin (Made in Abyss, Final Fantasy) Tatsuya Oe (Fatboy Slim), Duran Duran, Mos Def, Wilbert Roget (Star Wars), Ron Sexsmith (Coldplay), Chris Mosdell (Michael Jackson), Ryuchi Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra), Tom Waits and Stephen Stills ( Crosby Stills and Nash).
Ramayya has released 26 albums with several Billboard top 20 and multiple iTunes #1 charting hits and has been featured on over 1000 songs for companies as diverse as Sega, Disney,Victor Entertainment and Sony Music International. His vocal contributions to film and TV commercial and arrangement credits include Pokemon, Digimon, Power Rangers Theme, Evangelion, Digimon, Dragon Ball Z, The World of Golden Eggs and Astroboy on an array of products that range from Nico Nico and Asahi Beer to Toyota.
Recent credits include feature film, VR and console game scoring for Asian companies such as Tencent and NetEase. Song placements and original scores for NHK, MTV, CBS, NBC, Apple TV, History Channel and Discovery channel ranging from ‘The Walking Dead” “Gravity” “Quantico” to “Alice in Wonderland” and “Glee”.
Ramayya is actively scoring film and TV projects, performing at anime and game conventions worldwide, and is currently on tour as the lead singer for https://www.cowboybeboplive.com with sold out dates all over the US.
