Wga Upset Price

• Category: Contracts - Entertainment
• State: Multi-State
• County: Hillsborough
• Control #: US-MJ607
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a Television Short Form Contract. This agreement is for use between a lending company screen writer and a company which produces made for television movies or mini-series. Both parties agree to abide by provisions approved by the Writers Guild of America. The Hillsborough Florida Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a renowned professional writers' organization that represents screenwriters working in the television industry. The guild ensures that the rights and interests of writers are protected by negotiating agreements and contracts with production companies. One such essential agreement is the WGA Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement, specifically tailored for writers working on Movies of The Week and Mini-Series projects. The WGA Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement is designed to govern the relationship between the writer and the production company throughout the development, production, and distribution phases of the project. It establishes guidelines and provisions that safeguard the writer's creative rights, compensation, and other important aspects of the writing process. Key aspects covered in the agreement include: 1. Project Scope: The agreement defines the specific type of project being developed, either a Movie of The Week or a Mini-Series. Each type has its unique characteristics, such as length, storyline complexity, and episodic structure, which influence the writing process and requirements. 2. Writing Services: The agreement outlines the writer's responsibilities and deliverables, including the number of drafts, rewrites, and any additional work required. It ensures that writers are appropriately credited for their contributions and grants them the right to participate in the creative decision-making process. 3. Compensation: The agreement establishes the financial terms, ensuring fair payment for the writer's work. It includes details about initial compensation, subsequent payments upon completion of specific milestones or drafts, and potential residual payments for subsequent broadcasts or streaming. 4. Intellectual Property: The agreement addresses the ownership of the script and related materials. It clarifies that the writer maintains the copyright and, if applicable, grants the production company various rights for the project's production, distribution, and promotion. 5. Credits: The agreement clarifies the process for determining writing credits, adhering to the WGA's guidelines. It ensures that writers receive proper recognition for their work and protect against unauthorized alterations or rewrites performed by others without proper credit. It's important to note that the Hillsborough Florida Writers Guild of America — Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement — For Movies of The Week And Mini-Series may have different versions or revisions, updated to address the evolving needs and dynamics of the industry. The guild continually works to refine these agreements to embrace emerging technologies and new business models, safeguarding the interests of its members. By engaging in this agreement, writers partnering with the Hillsborough Florida WGA gain proper legal protection, fair compensation, and recognition for their contributions in the television industry.

The Hillsborough Florida Writers Guild of America (WGA) is a renowned professional writers' organization that represents screenwriters working in the television industry. The guild ensures that the rights and interests of writers are protected by negotiating agreements and contracts with production companies. One such essential agreement is the WGA Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement, specifically tailored for writers working on Movies of The Week and Mini-Series projects. The WGA Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement is designed to govern the relationship between the writer and the production company throughout the development, production, and distribution phases of the project. It establishes guidelines and provisions that safeguard the writer's creative rights, compensation, and other important aspects of the writing process. Key aspects covered in the agreement include: 1. Project Scope: The agreement defines the specific type of project being developed, either a Movie of The Week or a Mini-Series. Each type has its unique characteristics, such as length, storyline complexity, and episodic structure, which influence the writing process and requirements. 2. Writing Services: The agreement outlines the writer's responsibilities and deliverables, including the number of drafts, rewrites, and any additional work required. It ensures that writers are appropriately credited for their contributions and grants them the right to participate in the creative decision-making process. 3. Compensation: The agreement establishes the financial terms, ensuring fair payment for the writer's work. It includes details about initial compensation, subsequent payments upon completion of specific milestones or drafts, and potential residual payments for subsequent broadcasts or streaming. 4. Intellectual Property: The agreement addresses the ownership of the script and related materials. It clarifies that the writer maintains the copyright and, if applicable, grants the production company various rights for the project's production, distribution, and promotion. 5. Credits: The agreement clarifies the process for determining writing credits, adhering to the WGA's guidelines. It ensures that writers receive proper recognition for their work and protect against unauthorized alterations or rewrites performed by others without proper credit. It's important to note that the Hillsborough Florida Writers Guild of America — Television Short Form Contract Writers Lending Agreement — For Movies of The Week And Mini-Series may have different versions or revisions, updated to address the evolving needs and dynamics of the industry. The guild continually works to refine these agreements to embrace emerging technologies and new business models, safeguarding the interests of its members. By engaging in this agreement, writers partnering with the Hillsborough Florida WGA gain proper legal protection, fair compensation, and recognition for their contributions in the television industry.