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Film Writer Agreement
"I need a Film Writer Agreement for engaging a screenwriter to create an original screenplay for a feature film, with three drafts to be delivered between January and June 2025, including provisions for additional rewrites and Nigerian television rights."
1. Parties: Identification of the Writer and the Production Company/Producer, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the project, and the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Script', 'Deliverables', 'Copyright', 'Final Draft'
4. Engagement: Formal appointment of the writer and scope of services to be provided
5. Writing Services: Detailed description of the writing services, including drafts, revisions, and consultation requirements
6. Delivery Schedule: Timelines for various drafts and final delivery of the script
7. Payment Terms: Compensation details, payment schedule, and any additional fees or royalties
8. Copyright and Ownership: Assignment of rights, ownership of the work, and intellectual property provisions
9. Moral Rights: Writer's moral rights acknowledgment and provisions
10. Writer's Warranties: Writer's representations regarding originality, non-infringement, and capacity to enter agreement
11. Credit and Attribution: Requirements for crediting the writer in the film and promotional materials
12. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure obligations regarding the project and related materials
13. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
14. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Development Process: Detailed procedures for script development, used when multiple drafts or extensive collaboration is expected
2. Additional Services: Provisions for rewrites, polishes, or set attendance, included when writer may be required for additional work
3. Sequel Rights: Rights and compensation for potential sequel works, included for original screenplays
4. International Rights: Specific provisions for international distribution and translations, used for projects with international potential
5. Merchandising Rights: Terms for merchandise based on the written work, included for projects with commercial potential
6. Option Agreement: Terms for optioning the script, included when initial agreement is for option rather than purchase
7. Guild Requirements: Specific provisions required by writers' guilds, included if writer is a guild member
1. Schedule A - Project Description: Detailed description of the film project, including genre, length, and basic plot outline
2. Schedule B - Delivery Requirements: Specific format and technical requirements for script delivery
3. Schedule C - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and triggering events
4. Schedule D - Chain of Title: Documentation of rights ownership and transfers
5. Schedule E - Credit Requirements: Specific requirements for writer credits in various media
6. Appendix 1 - Treatment: Initial treatment or outline of the script, if already developed
7. Appendix 2 - Style Guide: Specific formatting and style requirements for the script
Authors
Entertainment
Media
Film Production
Television Production
Creative Arts
Digital Media
Broadcasting
Content Creation
Performing Arts
Legal
Production
Creative Development
Content Development
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Script Development
Project Management
Contracts Administration
Screenwriter
Script Coordinator
Creative Director
Film Producer
Executive Producer
Development Executive
Content Director
Legal Counsel
Contracts Manager
Head of Production
Literary Agent
Production Coordinator
Script Editor
Story Editor
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