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Film Writer Agreement
"I need a Film Writer Agreement for an experienced screenwriter to adapt a published novel into a feature film, with payments structured in three installments and first draft delivery by March 2025, including options for two potential sequels."
1. Parties: Identification of the Producer/Production Company and the Writer, including their legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the project title and intent to engage the writer
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Treatment', 'Screenplay', 'Final Draft', etc.
4. Engagement and Services: Specific writing services to be provided, including the nature and scope of the work
5. Grant of Rights: Transfer of copyright and other intellectual property rights to the producer
6. Payment Terms: Fee structure, payment schedule, and any contingent compensation
7. Delivery Requirements: Deadlines, format specifications, and acceptance criteria for deliverables
8. Credit and Recognition: Terms regarding writer's screen credit and publicity rights
9. Warranties and Representations: Writer's guarantees regarding originality and ownership of work
10. Confidentiality: Non-disclosure obligations regarding the project and production
11. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
12. General Terms: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and assignment
1. Rewrite Provisions: Terms for additional drafts or rewrites, used when multiple drafts might be needed
2. Adaptation Rights: Special provisions when the screenplay is based on existing material
3. Additional Services: Terms for writer's involvement in production meetings, script readings, etc.
4. Sequel Rights: Provisions regarding future works based on the original screenplay
5. Guild Requirements: Specific provisions required by WGC, used when the writer is a guild member
6. Development Process: Detailed steps for script development, used in more complex projects
7. Profit Participation: Terms for backend compensation, used when offering profit sharing
8. Option Agreement: Terms for exclusive rights to develop the script, used in early-stage projects
1. Schedule A - Project Specifications: Detailed description of the project, including synopsis and creative requirements
2. Schedule B - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment installments and triggers
3. Schedule C - Delivery Schedule: Specific deadlines and milestones for various drafts
4. Schedule D - Chain of Title: Documentation of rights ownership for adapted materials
5. Schedule E - Credit Requirements: Specific format and placement requirements for writer credits
6. Appendix 1 - Treatment/Outline: Initial story treatment or outline approved by producer
7. Appendix 2 - Source Material: Copies or references to any source material for adaptations
8. Appendix 3 - WGC Requirements: Relevant guild requirements and minimum terms
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