Film & TV Music Cue Sheet Generator
Generate broadcast-ready music cue sheets with ASCAP/BMI/SESAC compliance
What You Can Do
You can transform production notes, music logs, and session data into formatted, legally compliant cue sheets that meet ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and international broadcasting standards. The skill extracts composer, publisher, usage type, duration, and performer metadata—automatically validating licensing conflicts and flagging missing information—so you deliver error-free submissions to networks and performing rights organizations within tight post-production windows.
Features
automatically pulls composer, publisher, performer, duration, and usage type (background/theme/visual) from production notes
generates ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC-compliant cue sheet layouts with proper nomenclature and hierarchical structure
cross-references cues against known catalog conflicts and flags duplicate/disputed rights
validates cue sheet data against broadcast delivery requirements (network-specific formatting, timing precision)
handles 50+ cues per project with batch organization by episode, scene, or composer
supports dual-format submissions for US/UK/EU broadcasting with localized PRO requirements
generates compliance summaries and error logs for network submission documentation
outputs in multiple formats for direct PRO portal submission and archive storage
Example Output
Input: Production music log with 45 cues from Ep. 3 of a network drama
Output 1 — ASCAP-Formatted Cue Sheet:
Cue #1: "Main Title Theme"
Composer: Jane Smith (ASCAP #123456789)
Publisher: Acme Music Publishing (ASCAP #987654321)
Usage: Theme (Visual)
Duration: 0:45
Performer: London Symphony Orchestra
Output 2 — Compliance Report:
✓ 45 cues processed | 3 flagged for review
⚠ Cue #12 "Downtown Jazz" — duplicate PRO entries detected
⚠ Cue #28 missing composer ASCAP #
✓ All UK co-production cues meet PRS standards
What's Included
- SKILL.md: complete automation instructions and PRO formatting rules
- Cue Sheet Template: pre-formatted ASCAP/BMI/SESAC templates with field mappings
- Metadata Extraction Checklist: 20-point verification list for production notes audit
- Compliance Validation Workflow: step-by-step PRO registration and network submission process
- Error Reference Guide: common cue sheet mistakes and automated fixes
Who It's For
- Music Supervisors — managing episodic TV, film, or streaming projects with tight delivery deadlines
- Post-Production Coordinators — handling licensing paperwork and PRO submissions for production companies
- Production Managers — ensuring network compliance and legal documentation for broadcast delivery
- Independent Composers — tracking own work across multiple projects for royalty registration
- Music Library Managers — organizing catalogs and validating rights for in-house tracks
Best For
- TV episode music cue sheets — network, cable, and streaming episodic formats
- Feature film post-production — multi-composer or licensed-heavy soundtracks
- International co-productions — dual-format US/UK/EU PRO submissions
- Bulk cue sheet validation — auditing existing sheets before PRO submission
- Compliance documentation — generating network delivery packages with audit trails
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