Submissions
Submission Process
A submission refers to the process of delivering finalized music cues to a TV show in the correct format and structure. This includes ensuring the cue follows all provided references for style, tone, and structure. High-quality audio is a must—there should be no dead air at the beginning, and the cue should start immediately. The front of the cue must not be clipped, allowing for a clean, full start. Additionally, the cue should have a natural decay at the end, with no abrupt cut-offs. It's critical to review all aspects of the audio to avoid any technical issues or oversights, ensuring the cue is ready for use in broadcast. Proper organization and labeling of files are also key to keeping submissions clear and professional.
We have implemented a direct "folder system" for streamlined collaboration with Bunim.
IF you do not have a folder (shared through Dropbox) set up, Please let us know and we will work that out!
Cues are being delivered and worked as "BATCHES"
we will let you know which we are on when starting out, OR when you get your folder shared, please ask which batch we are on IF it was not shared.
Submission Window for Bunim Weekly Delieveries Per Teams
PreScreen Phase: Wednesday - Thursday (by Thurs @ 12pm CST)
FINAL Submission Collection: Fridays at 12 pm CST
All Cues will be gathered from the Submissions & PreScreen Folders at this time. IF you had PreScreen NOTE Tweaks, Please make sure that your Tweaks are IN the PreScreen Folder (per subfolder with Batch # for that week) BEFORE this TIME.
IMPORTANT - IF cues are not in the respective folders, they will NOT be collected, and must wait until the following Submission Week as per the assigned Team.
Format and Process:
Submit cues (in MP3 format) into your designated Submission Folder within the project’s main folder in a new Sub-Folder with the current batch number for that submission week.
Cues MUST be Mastered and polished (free of any noise/dead space/etc).
Cues should have a Natural Decay at the end AFTER the Stinger
Cues should follow the strucutre we are delievering every cue in. See Strcture Section
Each cue should also have movement and evolve and ramp up into a STINGER - See Movement Section
Cues should be within the 1:40 - 2:15 length.
Each cue has a Title and a "Working Title" - The working title is a title that identifies all of the key factors needed for Bunim's side.
Working Title Breakdown:
Title - Name of Cue
Supplier - This is Gilde - since I am the "supplier" to Bunim
Initials of Writer(s) - This is the Main Writer with PTN. If you have co-writers, MAKE sure YOUR initials come First.
Project ID - The Series Initials (given to you upon onboarding)
Catagory of Cue - This is based on the References Provided. Please make sure you are spelling the Catagories correctly, as it is important to follow each detail to avoid having to have it corrected weekly.
Ensure all naming conventions are correct, including capitalizations, spelling, and underscores.
Example of a "Working Title" Naming Format:
Title_Gilde (supplier)_Initials of Writer(s)_Series_Category
(e.g., Bones_Gilde_GF_BDDU_Comedy
There should be NO MORE than 2 Writers, with the main writers initials FIRST, followed by the Co-writer
Example with a writer and a Co-writer
Title_Gilde (supplier)_Initials of main writer_Initials of co-writer_Series_Category
(e.g., Bones_Gilde_GF_VF_BDDU_Comedy
Composers Info Sheet
The Composers Info Sheet is a crucial component for every weekly submission. This sheet works as a "Schedule A" and details all of the information of the cue, its writers PRO, the catagory, etc. If this sheet is missing, or not submitted with the submission process, there is no way to know the writers share if there are Co-Writers, and or the PRO information for the initial writer.
It is essential that this sheet is accurately completed for each batch delivery, as it serves as the primary means to identify your work with Bunim, so please ensure that ALL information is correct: especially PRO #'s, Name spellings, etc.
Filling Out the Sheet
There should already be a prefilled "example" present to guide you, so please feel free to delete that once you have used it.
Please fill it out with careful attention to the - Spelling, Numbers, Capitalizations, Spaces between the periods, Underscore usage where designated,
Make sure the info you provide is the Legal Information registered with your PRO. (No Producer Names, PKA's, etc)
Keep the PRO info in the following order -- First Name, Middle, Last Name
If using Co-Writers, make sure their PRO info is correct
Recheck that all the information is correct. Go through it a few times to make sure every number is correct, name spellings are correct, & the order of the name (first, middle, last) is correct.
EXAMPLE CAN BE FOUND IN HERE
Download and use it as a Template if Needed
I Understand we are all busy and trying to get on with things, BUT THIS is beyond vital for YOU and your co-wrtiers, so do take the time to “recheck this” on every submission.
Please be mindful of this process is a crucial part of the submission process and corrections should NOT have to fall in the hands of an intern or someone else rechecking the work. -- We are ALL Superb Professionals!!