SIAE Guide for Directors and Producers
Mod. 109 and Mod. 109 TF – Music Program for audiovisual works
This guide is meant for directors and productions, especially independent ones, to handle SIAE obligations related to music in an audiovisual work in a simple and correct way.
The goal is to work well, without unnecessary complications, protecting everyone.
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1) What Mod. 109 is
Mod. 109 is the document through which the production communicates to SIAE:
- Which audiovisual work has been made.
- Which music is used inside it.
It is a standard procedure that enables proper copyright management.
2) Which form to use
- Mod. 109: feature films, shorts, documentaries.
- Mod. 109 TF: TV films, series, episodes, content for TV or platforms.
If the destination changes later, the filing can be updated.
3) Who completes it and who provides the data
- The production or director-producer completes and submits Mod. 109.
- The composer provides the full list of music and the related technical data.
Responsibility for submission always stays with the production.
4) How to fill the form (step by step)
- Title.
- Type (film, short, documentary, series, etc.).
- Total duration.
- Production details and contacts.
- Direction and information required in the form.
- Track title.
- Author or authors.
- Percentages.
- Actual on-screen duration, in seconds.
- Type of use (background, on-screen, main title, etc.).
- Title and duration of the work.
- Complete music list.
- Consistent durations.
- Correct author names.
- The form must be sent by the production.
- Via PEC.
- In Excel or digital PDF format (not scanned).
After sending, keep the file sent and the PEC acceptance and delivery receipts.
5) If distribution is not yet clear
In independent projects it is normal not to know right away:
- Where the film will be distributed.
- Whether it will go through festivals, TV, or platforms.
- Release dates.
In these cases: fill in all the certain data about the work and the music.
Mark unknown fields as "to be defined" (or leave them blank if the form allows).
The filing remains valid and can be updated later.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Do I have to fill in every field in Mod. 109?
No.
You must correctly fill the essential fields: work details, production details, and music list.
The others can be marked as "to be defined".
If we do not yet know where the film will be distributed, is it a problem?
No.
Mod. 109 is valid even if distribution is not yet defined.
It can be updated later.
Who must submit Mod. 109 to SIAE?
The production or director-producer.
The composer does not submit the form.
Can the composer fill it in for us?
The composer can prepare the music list, but the final completion and submission remain the production's responsibility.
What if we notice a mistake after submission?
No problem.
The form can be corrected and resubmitted.
What happens if distribution changes?
That is normal.
You update or resend Mod. 109 with the new information.
In what format should the form be sent?
In Excel or digital PDF format, not scanned, via PEC.
Should we communicate anything to the composer?
Yes. It is good practice to share:
A copy of the submitted Mod. 109.
The PEC acceptance and delivery receipts.
When is the right time to complete it?
When the edit is stable and the music is defined, and in any case before any distribution or publication.
In summary
You do not need to have everything clear about the project's future.
It is enough to declare correctly what the work is and which music it contains.
For any operational question, dialogue between production and composer keeps the process simple, smooth, and complication-free.