Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund

Providing service and support to film and television musicians.

Contact Us

Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund
15910 Ventura Bl., 9th Floor
Encino, CA, 91436
Hours: M-F: 9am to 5pm

Tel: (818) 755-7777
Fax: (818) 755-7778
Toll-Free: (888) 443-6763



Visiting Our Offices

It is not necessary to have an appointment to visit our offices, but it is strongly encouraged. Please contact us at the toll-free number below and provide your name, reason for visit, contact person, and expected arrival. Our parking garage is accessible from Gloria Ave. Thank You!

To make an appointment to visit our offices, please call toll-free at: (888) 443-6763 or email us at

If you have questions or need assistance related to the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund or the Live Television Videotape Supplemental Markets Fund, please contact the appropriate departments below:

Participant Services

If you have questions related to any of the following issues, please contact the Participant Services Department at

  • Trouble accessing or using the website
  • Lost password (click here)
  • Direct deposit enrollment or updates
  • Tax info, exemptions or form submissions
  • Request for duplicate W-2, 1099M, RL-1 and T4-A forms
  • Changes of address (click here)
  • Unclaimed Residuals
  • Check re-issue requests
  • If you did not receive correct credit for wages for films or TV shows on which you worked
  • Re-use of sound recordings in a film or TV score
  • Information on related organizations
  • Comments or questions regarding the Fund e-newsletter
  • Divorce settlements
  • Verification of income

Beneficiary Matters

If you have questions related to any of the following issues, please contact Beneficiary Administation at

  • Beneficiary declarations or updates
  • Notarization of Beneficiary Designation Forms
  • Reporting deceased Musicians or Beneficiaries

Comptroller

If you have questions related to the following issues, please contact

  • Levy/lien orders (garnishments, levy, child/family support, etc.)
  • Check status: bank verification for FMSMF issued checks

Residuals and Contributor's Contract Compliance

If you have questions related to the following issues, please contact the Contract Compliance Department at

  • Questions about residual contribution amounts or obligated markets
  • Assistance with estimating a project's potential residual obligations after release into secondary markets
  • Compliance requirements related to the acquisition of sale of a library
  • Questions regarding Assumption Agreements
  • How to become a signatory to the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Audit status inquiries

COMMUNITY RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS and SOCIAL MEDIA

If you have questions or are interested in the Fund's presence at film markets/film festivals, seminars, workshops or industry events, or if you have comments or questions regarding the Fund e-newsletter, please contact