Effective Date: March 12, 2026
The Robin Film Grant is presented by MusicAtlas, together with any organizations participating as program partners for the applicable grant cycle (collectively, the “Program Partners”). The program is intended to support independent filmmakers by helping them discover and license music for their projects using the Robin music discovery platform.
One selected project will receive $1,000 USD toward music licensing for use in the recipient’s film. Participation in the Robin Film Grant constitutes acceptance of the terms outlined below.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally able to enter into agreements required to license music. Applicants must be actively working on a film or audiovisual project that intends to use licensed music.
Eligible project types include narrative films, documentaries, short films, student films, and independent film projects in development, production, or post-production.
Employees, contractors, and representatives of MusicAtlas or any Program Partner involved in administering or judging the applicable grant cycle are not eligible to apply.
To submit a completed application, applicants must provide basic details about their project, use the Robin platform to explore music for their film, save at least 20 tracks while exploring music for their project, and provide a short description explaining how music may be used in the film.
Saving tracks during the application process is intended only to demonstrate how applicants discover and consider music for their projects. Saving tracks does not constitute licensing or permission to use any music.
Applications for each Robin Film Grant cycle are accepted only during the official application window published on the grant website.
Applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials before the deadline stated for the applicable grant cycle. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the published deadline may not be considered.
MusicAtlas may extend, shorten, postpone, or otherwise modify an application window, selection announcement date, or other program deadline when reasonably necessary. Any updated dates will be published on the grant website.
Applications may be reviewed by MusicAtlas, Program Partners, and selected industry advisors. Projects may be evaluated based on factors including project quality, clarity of the filmmaker’s vision, thoughtful use of music within the project, and engagement with music discovery using Robin.
One recipient will be selected at the discretion of MusicAtlas. All selection decisions are final.
One selected project will receive $1,000 USD toward music licensing. The grant is intended to support licensing music discovered using the Robin platform for use in the selected film.
Grant funds may be applied toward licensing agreements with participating artists, labels, publishers, or rights holders. Grant funds may not be distributed directly to applicants except where necessary to complete licensing transactions.
The grant does not guarantee that specific tracks will be licensed, and all licensing decisions remain subject to approval by the relevant rights holders.
The selected recipient will be notified using the email address provided in the application. The recipient must respond within 14 days to confirm acceptance of the grant.
If the recipient cannot be reached or does not respond within the required timeframe, MusicAtlas may select an alternate recipient.
By applying for the Robin Film Grant, applicants grant MusicAtlas and the Program Partners permission to reference the applicant name, project title, and project description for purposes including administering and promoting the grant program, announcing recipients and official selections, and highlighting projects discovered through Robin.
Applicants will not be required to publicly disclose confidential materials related to their project.
Applicants may receive temporary access to the Robin platform during the application period. Access provided through the grant program may be limited in duration and may be revoked at any time at the discretion of MusicAtlas.
MusicAtlas reserves the right to disqualify applications that contain fraudulent information, violate copyright or intellectual property laws, misuse the Robin platform, or attempt to manipulate the application process.
MusicAtlas reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Robin Film Grant program if necessary due to operational, legal, or technical considerations.
Information submitted during the application process will be used only for purposes related to administering the grant program, reviewing applications, communicating with applicants, and facilitating licensing discussions. Information may be shared with Program Partners, reviewers, advisors, and service providers only as reasonably necessary for those purposes. Applicant information will not be sold.
If you have questions about the Robin Film Grant or these terms, please contact us.