Contracts
From the Guild

Fact Sheet For Original Programs Made For New Media

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Fact Sheet For Derivative Programs Made For New Media

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Schedule of Minimums

Writers Guild of America 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement

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Guidelines on WGA coverage for Digitally Distributed Content for TV writers

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Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA)

The primary agreement for screen and television writers.

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Internet Writing Contract

A sample contract regarding original material written for the Internet.

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Interactive Program Contract

Do you write and/or design interactive digital programs produced for disc, cartridge-based platforms and on-line services?

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Informational Writing Contract

Contract for non-broadcast films and videos, aka straight to video or DVD.

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Documentary Screenplay Contract

Yes, there is such a thing and you can get your documentary film covered by the WGAE

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Writing for Low Budget and Independent Film

Psst...you can still get paid Guild rates! And qualify for health coverage.

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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.

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Animation Contracts

Fact sheet and agreement request form

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Understanding Separated Rights

This guide is intended to provide writers with a clear, concise and easy to understand explanation of Separated Rights.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 
DAILY BUZZ
PRESS RELEASES 2008

61st Annual Writers Guild Awards

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. For online submissions and all other awards information more>

 

LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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 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 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

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>

 

On Writing

On Writing

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