Hi guys,
Does anyone have any advice on what is considered 'standard' in terms of compensation as a co-creator of a TV series? The series is an hour-long dramedy and the Prod Co will be pitching it for cable.
I am an Australian writer - our agreements suggest that a creator is paid 5% of all script fees paid to all writers of subsequent episodes.
However, the show is set in the States, it won't be filmed in Australia. I called the WGA but they would not offer any advice.
Obviously no two deals are the same - I just want to know what is reasonable for a first-time writer with little bargaining power.
If anyone has had experience with their own shows being picked up, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Does anyone have any advice on what is considered 'standard' in terms of compensation as a co-creator of a TV series? The series is an hour-long dramedy and the Prod Co will be pitching it for cable.
I am an Australian writer - our agreements suggest that a creator is paid 5% of all script fees paid to all writers of subsequent episodes.
However, the show is set in the States, it won't be filmed in Australia. I called the WGA but they would not offer any advice.
Obviously no two deals are the same - I just want to know what is reasonable for a first-time writer with little bargaining power.
If anyone has had experience with their own shows being picked up, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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