Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters | USA

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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.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 19-July-2023
SKU: 7247
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