Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters | USA

Do you collaborate with other writers on screenplays or treatments? Put the terms of your relationship in writing with this USA Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters template.

• The agreement is between the writers themselves and not with a production company.
• The agreement covers the relationship between the writers with respect to creation and protection of the material.
• The work will be registered with the Writers Guild of America and the US Copyright Office (if applicable) as a joint work.
• If either writer pulls out of the arrangement, the remaining writer has the right to continue the work alone or in collaboration with another writer.
• Neither party can sell or dispose of the work or their share in the work without the written consent of the other party.
• Optional clauses to be used if either party is represented by an agent, which can be removed if not applicable.
• The parties will share the proceeds of any sale according to their percentage ownership in the work.
• The template refers to United States laws, but it is an editable document and could be adapted for use in other countries.
• Protect your rights in your work. Sign this USA Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters before you and your co-writer start work on the project.
• Available in MS Word format.