Do you collaborate with other writers on screenplays or treatments? Put the terms of your relationship down in writing with this
Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters template for the USA.
- The agreement is between the writers themselves and not with a production company. It 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.
This
USA Collaboration Agreement Between Screenwriters template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.