Licensing agent
Calliope Networks
Calliope Networks licenses film, television, news and creator video to generative AI companies for model training, and has been part of Protege since December 2024. Its site cites more than 35,000 hours of content and describes a License to Scrape program, a voluntary collective license that pays YouTube and other creators by a formula based on volume and subscriber count.
Facts checked against Calliope Networks's own pages in November 2026. Visit Calliope Networks
At a glance
- What it buys
- Licenses audiovisual content (movies, TV series, news) and creator videos for AI model training
- Published payout
- Not published. Creators are paid by a formula based on volume and subscriber count
- Size requirement
- Not published. Open to film and TV rights owners and to creators on YouTube and other platforms
- Exclusivity
- Non-exclusive for content owners, with no exhibition rights granted
- Fee to seller
- Not published
- Payment timing
- Not published
Key takeaways
- Calliope Networks is a licensing agent.
- What it buys: Licenses audiovisual content (movies, TV series, news) and creator videos for AI model training.
- Published payout: Not published. Creators are paid by a formula based on volume and subscriber count.
- Size requirement: Not published. Open to film and TV rights owners and to creators on YouTube and other platforms.
- Exclusivity: Non-exclusive for content owners, with no exhibition rights granted.
- Calliope Networks does not publish its fee to seller and payment timing.
- Facts checked on Calliope Networks's own pages in November 2026.
How does Calliope Networks license video?
Calliope Networks aggregates audiovisual content and licenses it to generative AI companies for training. Its site cites more than 35,000 hours of global content, including 4K and 3D formats. For owners of film and television rights, it says training licenses are non-exclusive and do not include exhibition rights.
Its License to Scrape program is a voluntary collective license for creators. Once AI companies pay for the license, they are authorized by the creators to scrape their videos for model training, and creators are paid by a formula based on volume and subscriber count. The site does not publish rates.
What changed when Protege bought Calliope?
Protege announced on December 18, 2024 that it had acquired Calliope Networks, without disclosing terms. Calliope chief executive Dave Davis became general manager of Protege Media, joined by co-founder and CTO Jim Golden. Calliope's site now says it is part of Protege, so terms may now run through Protege.
Who is Calliope Networks a good fit for?
Calliope suits owners of film, television and news libraries and video creators who want a non-exclusive training license. Video carries layered rights in music and performances, which our video and audio licensing guide covers.
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Sources
- Calliope Networks homepage, Calliope Networks, accessed November 2026
- Protege acquires Calliope Networks, unlocking premium video data for AI training, Protege, accessed November 2026
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