Paul DiFranco

Paul DiFranco serves as a Distinguished Adjunct Assistant Professor at Shenandoah Conservatory, specializing in music production, film studies, and entertainment law. With a 49-year career in the entertainment industry, he has extensive experience in music production, film scoring, and music supervision for major films and TV shows.

Professional Highlights:

• Founded film music departments at Concorde Pictures and IRS Media Films
• Music supervisor for Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, and Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit
• Produced films like Bring It On, American Pie, and Soul Surfer
• Operated Soho Sound recording studio and managed music contracts for artists like Lou Rawls and Willie Nelson

Teaching Focus:

• Copyright law, intellectual property, and music licensing
• Film production, scriptwriting, and record company administration

Industry Contributions:

• Negotiated music contracts for over 300 films and 200 TV episodes
• Specializes in full-service music supervision, handling creative, logistical, and legal aspects