Music for indie films is as important as any Hollywood blockbuster. Find out how to source a killer soundtrack without a pro budget here!

There are a few things to consider when looking for music for indie films. The mood, style and audience of your film are key factors to consider. It requires a decent amount of thought, as music in film is so important. But, as with most indie endeavours, your budget tends to have a firm grip on the tiller. If you have financial constraints, that doesn’t mean you need to compromise on quality. At Synchedin we have a whole library of royalty free music, selected with the independent filmmaker in mind.

Whether you intend to release your new independent creation on YouTube, Vimeo or at Cannes Film Festival, you won’t face any issues putting together a soundtrack using Synchedin. Fortunately, all music in the Synchedin library has the sync license covered – you can check out our article for more information on the different types of copyrights.

Just starting out your filmmaking career? Online learning community Skillshare has some great courses to steer you in the right direction – check out our top 5 here! Of course no film project can be completed without great video editing software. There are a multitude of options at your disposal, from the industry standard stalwart to the financially accessible beginners go-to. Always keen to help, we’ve listed the best video editing software to make choosing a bit less daunting. There’s plenty of resources out there to teach you how to get started with video editing as well, so you can crack on right away!

Sign up to Synchedin today to start downloading awesome royalty free music to soundtrack your independent films!