Re: Offers to option quandary
Watch this before you sign anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo4UUNJI-M&t=186s
It's not just about getting the steps, it's about making sure you are hired as the "writer" on the project. You also want to protect the sequel/prequel rights. It has to be worded correctly for it to be meaningful, because if you're not specific about the language you could lose out on money you "think" you're entitled to.
Call some entertainment lawyers.
If the producers sell it to a signatory they'll have to follow WGA mins. You can stipulate that up front, too. Have you checked out some basic contracts and/or read the WGA mins so you know what you should have included your contract?
Scriptfella's video can help simplify it, and gives you a head start.
It's an exciting time for you, and congratulations!
Watch this before you sign anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo4UUNJI-M&t=186s
It's not just about getting the steps, it's about making sure you are hired as the "writer" on the project. You also want to protect the sequel/prequel rights. It has to be worded correctly for it to be meaningful, because if you're not specific about the language you could lose out on money you "think" you're entitled to.
Call some entertainment lawyers.
If the producers sell it to a signatory they'll have to follow WGA mins. You can stipulate that up front, too. Have you checked out some basic contracts and/or read the WGA mins so you know what you should have included your contract?
Scriptfella's video can help simplify it, and gives you a head start.
It's an exciting time for you, and congratulations!
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