Interactive Program Contract
Do you write and/or design interactive digital programs produced for disc, cartridge-based platforms and on-line services?
Informational Writing Contract
Contract for non-broadcast films and videos, aka straight to video or DVD.
Working in Documentaries
It's a fact that feature-length documentaries are covered by the Writers Guild.
Writing for Low Budget and Independent Film
Psst...you can still get paid Guild rates! And qualify for health coverage.
Yes, Animation Is Covered
The Writers Guild does cover animation projects, so what are you waiting for?!?
Made for the Internet
The Made-for Internet Contract covers the writing of programs for initial use on the Internet or other similar delivery systems.
61st Annual Writers Guild Awards
Entries are now being accepted for the Writers Guild of America Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Television and Radio Writing and Graphic Art, Videogame Writing, and Documentary Screenplays. For online submissions and all other awards information more>
WGAE Foundation – M*A*S*H Benefit – November 10
WGAE Foundation invites you to a star-studded staged reading of M*A*S*H "The Interview" directed by Academy Award Winner Director Barry Levinson. For more information and tickets, click more>
LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>
WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>
THE STRIKE IN PICTURES
The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>
WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members
WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>
CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP
Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>