Animation. The Guild negotiates terms and conditions for animated projects. Contact the Contracts Department at WGAW or WGAE for details. Length of Program: 15 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($150,000 & over - $60,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $ 2,868 $ 2,918 $ 2,976 TELEPLAY Installments: 5,247 5,339 5,446 STORY & TELEPLAY 7,159 7,284 7,430 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 30 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($215,000 & over - $100,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $ 5,247 $ 5,339 $ 5,446 TELEPLAY Installments: 8,520 8,669 8,842 STORY & TELEPLAY 13,114 13,343 13,610 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation The applicable minimum for a pilot is 150% of the applicable minimum set forth above. Length of Program: 60 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($300,000 & over - $200,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $ 9,534 $ 9,701 $ 9,895 TELEPLAY Installments: 16,513 16,802 17,138 STORY & TELEPLAY 23,837 24,254 24,739 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 90 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($500,000 & over - $340,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $14,329 $14,580 $14,872 TELEPLAY Installments: 25,399 25,843 26,360 STORY & TELEPLAY 35,824 36,451 37,180 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 120 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($900,000 & over - $450,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $18,777 $19,106 $19,488 TELEPLAY Installments: 33,689 34,279 34,965 Final Draft: Balance of Agreed Compensation STORY & TELEPLAY 46,946 47,768 48,723 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS Effective Effective Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/12- 5/2/13- 5/1/12 5/1/13 5/1/14 Rewrite (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(1)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 3,093 $ 3,147 $ 3,210 Polish (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(2)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 1,547 $ 1,574 $ 1,605 Company may request writer to prepare a narrative synopsis of plot outline of a story owned by a writer to determine the suitability of the story for teleplay purposes. Company has 14 days from delivery to elect to acquire the outline and to employ the writer at not less than the applicable story with option for teleplay minimums, less the amount paid for the Plot Outline. If Company does not proceed, the outline and all right, title and interest therein is retained by writer. 15 min. or less $ 1,435 $ 1,460 $ 1,489 Applicable minimum compensation for a "Back-Up Script" (story and/or teleplay) is 115% of the compensation set forth herein for story and/or teleplay. Format (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(1)) $9,922 $10,096 $10,298
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Samples: Writers Guild of America 2011 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Animation. The Guild negotiates terms and conditions for animated projects. Contact the Contracts Department at WGAW or WGAE for details. Length of Program: 15 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($150,000 & over - $60,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 2,868 3,043 $ 2,918 3,119 $ 2,976 3,197 TELEPLAY Installments: 5,247 5,339 5,446 5,568 5,707 5,850 STORY & TELEPLAY 7,159 7,284 7,430 7,596 7,786 7,981 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 30 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($215,000 & over - $100,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $ 5,247 5,568 $ 5,339 5,707 $ 5,446 5,850 TELEPLAY Installments: 8,520 8,669 8,842 9,042 9,268 9,500 STORY & TELEPLAY 13,114 13,343 13,610 13,916 14,264 14,621 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation The applicable minimum for a pilot is 150% of the applicable minimum set forth above. Length of Program: 60 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($300,000 & over - $200,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 9,534 $ 9,701 $ 9,895 $10,118 $10,371 $10,630 TELEPLAY Installments: 16,513 16,802 17,138 17,523 17,961 18,410 STORY & TELEPLAY 23,837 24,254 24,739 25,295 25,927 26,575 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation MADE FOR BASIC CABLE ONE-HOUR HIGH BUDGET DRAMATIC SERIES IN THEIR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT SEASON (APPENDIX C, SUBPARAGRAPH 2.b.(1)(a)) Length of Program: 60 minutes HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($530,000 & over) STORY+ $10,365 $10,831 $11,318 TELEPLAY Installments: 17,951 18,759 19,603 STORY & TELEPLAY 25,912 27,078 28,297 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation OTHER THAN NETWORK PRIME TIME (ARTICLE 13.B.7.a., b., and c.) Effective Effective Effective Length of Program: 90 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($500,000 & over - $340,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $14,329 15,206 $14,580 15,586 $14,872 15,976 TELEPLAY Installments: 25,399 25,843 26,360 26,952 27,626 28,317 STORY & TELEPLAY 35,824 36,451 37,180 38,016 38,966 39,940 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 120 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($900,000 & over - $450,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $18,777 19,926 $19,106 20,424 $19,488 20,935 TELEPLAY Installments: 33,689 34,279 34,965 35,751 36,645 37,561 Final Draft: Balance of Agreed Compensation STORY & TELEPLAY 46,946 47,768 48,723 49,819 51,064 52,341 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS Effective Effective Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/12- 5/2/13- 5/1/12 5/1/13 5/1/14 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 Rewrite (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(1)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 3,093 3,282 $ 3,147 3,364 $ 3,210 3,448 Polish (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(2)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 1,547 1,642 $ 1,574 1,683 $ 1,605 1,725 Company may request writer to prepare a narrative synopsis of plot outline of a story owned by a writer to determine the suitability of the story for teleplay television purposes. Company has 14 days from delivery to elect to acquire the outline and to employ the writer at not less than the applicable story with option for teleplay minimums, less the amount paid for the Plot Outline. If Company does not proceed, the outline and all right, title and interest therein is retained by writer. 15 min. or less $ 1,435 1,523 $ 1,460 1,561 $ 1,489 1,600 Applicable minimum compensation for a "Back-Up Script" (story and/or teleplay) is 115% of the compensation set forth herein for story and/or teleplay. Format (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(1)) $9,922 10,530 $10,096 10,793 $10,29811,063 Bible (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(2)) for Multi-Part Series plus, for each story line $53,228 $54,559 $55,923 in excess of six (6) $5,323 $5,456 $5,592 (A discount of 20% is applicable if "bible" is intended for Non-Network or Non-Prime Time) LOW BUDGET MINIMUMS (See budget thresholds on pages 10-12.) Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 15 min. or less $ 2,590 $ 2,655 $ 2,721 15 min. or less $ 4,055 $ 4,156 $ 4,260 15 min. or less $ 6,452 $ 6,613 $ 6,778 15 min. or less $ 2,403 $ 2,463 $ 2,525 15 min. or less $ 1,195 $ 1,225 $ 1,256 NARRATION (ARTICLE 13.B.7.n.) (written by a writer other than writer of Teleplay or Story & Teleplay) Minimums for narration are based on the status of film assembly and nature of previously written material as follows: Nature of Material Written Prior to Employment of Narration Writer Film Assembled in Story Sequence Film Footage Not Assembled in Story Sequence None Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule B Story Only Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule A Story and Teleplay Rate Schedule C Rate Schedule C RATE SCHEDULE A Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 15 min. or less $ 6,583 $ 6,748 $ 6,917 30 min. or less (over 15) 10,941 11,215 11,495 60 min. or less (over 30) 20,748 21,267 21,799 90 min. or less (over 75) 30,567 31,331 32,114 120 min. or less (over 90) 40,372 41,381 42,416 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 9,808 10,053 10,304 15 min. or less $ 7,596 $ 7,786 $ 7,981 30 min. or less (over 15) 13,904 14,252 14,608 60 min. or less (over 30) 25,295 25,927 26,575 90 min. or less (over 75) 36,675 37,592 38,532 120 min. or less (over 90) 48,048 49,249 50,480 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 11,398 11,683 11,975 Two minutes or less 1,056 1,082 1,109 Over two minutes thru five minutes 3,691 3,783 3,878 Over five minutes of narration Rewrite minimum for applicable program length WEEK-TO-WEEK AND TERM EMPLOYMENT (ARTICLE 13.B.7.s.(2)) Effective Effective Effective Week-to-Week $ 4,426 $ 4,537 $ 4,650 6 out of 6 weeks 4,426 4,537 4,650 14 out of 14 wks guarantee 4,114 4,217 4,322 20 out of 26 wks guarantee 3,796 3,891 3,988 40 out of 52 wks guarantee 3,468 3,555 3,644 up to & including 9 weeks $ 8,256 $ 8,462 $ 8,674 10 to 19 weeks guarantee 6,880 7,052 7,228 20 weeks or more guarantee 6,187 6,342 6,501 30-minute program $ 928 $ 951 $ 975 60-minute program 1,231 1,262 1,294 90-minute program or longer 1,539 1,577 1,616 Program fees apply only to network (ABC, CBS, FBC, and NBC) prime time episodic series. Unless one or more writers has negotiated an irreducible program fee, there is a limit of 3 fees in total per episode produced, which is split among the eligible writers if there are more than 3 eligible writers. The minimums are applicable to purchases of previously unexploited material from a "professional writer" (as defined in the Basic Agreement) and to any writer who has negotiated the right to be treated as a “professional writer.” OPTIONED MATERIAL (TELEVISION) Company may option literary material from a "professional writer" for an initial period of up to 180 days upon payment of 5% of minimum and 10% for each period of up to 180 days thereafter. Aggregate Minimum for Each Weekly Unit Effective Effective Effective of Five (5) Programs 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 15 minutes $ 12,348 $ 12,595 $ 12,847 30 minutes 20,580 20,992 21,412 45 minutes 29,841 30,438 31,047 60 minutes 38,072 38,833 39,610 90 minutes 57,107 58,249 59,414 For each script on which a writer, other than the Head Writer, performs writing services, such writer will be paid not less than: 15 minutes $ 1,174 $ 1,197 $ 1,221 30 minutes 1,969 2,008 2,048 45 minutes 2,847 2,904 2,962 60 minutes 3,632 3,705 3,779 90 minutes 5,463 5,572 5,683 The minimum for a long-term story projection (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) for a non-prime time serial is: 3 months or less $ 17,657 $ 18,010 $ 18,370 6 months or less, but more than 3 months or unspecified 26,484 27,014 27,554 12 months or less, but more than 6 months 35,309 36,015 36,735 The minimum for a daily breakdown of a network non-prime time serial (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) is: 15 or less $ 521 $ 531 $ 542 30 or less (but more than 15) 1,108 1,130 1,153 45 or less (but more than 30) 1,242 1,267 1,292 60 or less (but more than 45) 2,077 2,119 2,161 90 or less (but more than 60) 2,393 2,441 2,490 The minimum for rewriting or polishing a non-prime time serial script or breakdown (when done by a writer other than the Head Writer) is 30% of the script or breakdown fee. *The Head Writer aggregate may be reduced by payments of up to five (5) minimum script fees. Applicable Minimum Per Effective Effective Effective Weekly Unit Of Not More 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 13 weekly units $ 3,000 $ 3,075 $ 3,152 14, but less than 20 weekly units 2,785 2,855 2,926 20, but less than 39 weekly units 2,558 2,622 2,688 39 or more weekly units 2,346 2,405 2,465 Writers of Questions, Answers and/or Ideas For Stunts Where Such Writer Supplies No Other Material 13 weekly units $ 1,589 $ 1,629 $ 1,670 14, but less than 20 weekly units 1,473 1,510 1,548 20 or more weekly units 1,359 1,393 1,428 For syndicated series in production prior to August 8, 1988, the applicable minimum compensation shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the above compensation applicable to network programs. If any one program per weekly unit is on a network, the network rates shall apply to the entire weekly unit. For series that begins production on or after August 8, 1988, the following formula will apply:
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Samples: Writers Guild of America 2014 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Animation. The Guild negotiates terms and conditions for animated projects. Contact the Contracts Department at WGAW or WGAE for details. Length of Program: 15 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($150,000 & over - $60,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 2,868 3,043 $ 2,918 3,134 $ 2,976 3,228 TELEPLAY Installments: 5,247 5,339 5,446 5,568 5,735 5,907 STORY & TELEPLAY 7,159 7,284 7,430 7,596 7,824 8,059 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 30 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($215,000 & over - $100,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $ 5,247 5,568 $ 5,339 5,735 $ 5,446 5,907 TELEPLAY Installments: 8,520 8,669 8,842 9,042 9,313 9,592 STORY & TELEPLAY 13,114 13,343 13,610 13,916 14,333 14,763 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation The applicable minimum for a pilot is 150% of the applicable minimum set forth above. Length of Program: 60 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($300,000 & over - $200,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 9,534 $ 9,701 $ 9,895 $10,118 $10,422 $10,735 TELEPLAY Installments: 16,513 16,802 17,138 17,523 18,049 18,590 STORY & TELEPLAY 23,837 24,254 24,739 25,295 26,054 26,836 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 90 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($500,000 & over - $340,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $14,329 15,206 $14,580 15,662 $14,872 16,132 TELEPLAY Installments: 25,399 25,843 26,360 26,952 27,761 28,594 STORY & TELEPLAY 35,824 36,451 37,180 38,016 39,156 40,331 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 120 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($900,000 & over - $450,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $18,777 19,926 $19,106 20,524 $19,488 21,140 TELEPLAY Installments: 33,689 34,279 34,965 35,751 36,824 37,929 Final Draft: Balance of Agreed Compensation STORY & TELEPLAY 46,946 47,768 48,723 49,819 51,314 52,853 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation MADE FOR BASIC CABLE ONE-HOUR HIGH BUDGET DRAMATIC SERIES IN THEIR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT SEASON (APPENDIX C, SUBPARAGRAPH 2.b.(1)(a)) Length of Program: 60 minutes HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($530,000 & over) Effective 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/16- STORY+ $10,365 $10,883 $11,427 TELEPLAY Installments: 17,951 18,849 19,791 STORY & TELEPLAY 25,912 27,208 28,568 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS Effective Effective Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/12- 5/2/13- 5/1/12 5/1/13 5/1/14 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 Rewrite (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(1)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 3,093 3,282 $ 3,147 3,380 $ 3,210 3,481 Polish (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(2)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 1,547 1,642 $ 1,574 1,691 $ 1,605 1,742 Company may request writer to prepare a narrative synopsis of plot outline of a story owned by a writer to determine the suitability of the story for teleplay purposes. Company has 14 days from delivery to elect to acquire the outline and to employ the writer at not less than the applicable story with option for teleplay minimums, less the amount paid for the Plot Outline. If Company does not proceed, the outline and all right, title and interest therein is retained by writer. 15 min. or less $ 1,435 1,523 $ 1,460 1,569 $ 1,489 1,616 Applicable minimum compensation for a "Back-Up Script" (story and/or teleplay) is 115% of the compensation set forth herein for story and/or teleplay. Format (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(1)) $9,922 10,530 $10,096 10,846 $10,29811,171 Bible (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(2)) for Multi-Part Series $53,228 $54,825 $56,470 plus, for each story line in excess of six (6) $5,323 $5,483 $5,647 (A discount of 20% is applicable if "bible" is intended for Non-Network or Non-Prime Time) LOW BUDGET MINIMUMS (See budget thresholds on pages 10-12.) Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 15 min. or less $ 2,590 $ 2,668 $ 2,748 30 min. or less (over 15) 4,308 4,437 4,570 60 min. or less (over 30) 8,144 8,388 8,640 90 min. or less (over 75) 12,416 12,788 13,172 120 min. or less (over 90) 16,399 16,891 17,398 15 min. or less $ 4,055 $ 4,177 $ 4,302 15 min. or less $ 6,452 $ 6,646 $ 6,845 15 min. or less $ 2,403 $ 2,475 $ 2,549 15 min. or less $ 1,195 $ 1,231 $ 1,268 NARRATION (ARTICLE 13.B.7.n.) (written by a writer other than writer of Teleplay or Story & Teleplay) Minimums for narration are based on the status of film assembly and nature of previously written material as follows: Nature of Material Written Prior to Employment of Narration Writer Film Assembled in Story Sequence Film Footage Not Assembled in Story Sequence None Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule B Story Only Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule A Story and Teleplay Rate Schedule C Rate Schedule C RATE SCHEDULE A Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 15 min. or less $ 6,583 $ 6,780 $ 6,983 30 min. or less (over 15) 10,941 11,269 11,607 60 min. or less (over 30) 20,748 21,370 22,011 90 min. or less (over 75) 30,567 31,484 32,429 120 min. or less (over 90) 40,372 41,583 42,830 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 9,808 10,102 10,405 Program Length 15 min. or less $ 7,596 $ 7,824 $ 8,059 30 min. or less (over 15) 13,904 14,321 14,751 60 min. or less (over 30) 25,295 26,054 26,836 90 min. or less (over 75) 36,675 37,775 38,908 120 min. or less (over 90) 48,048 49,489 50,974 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 11,398 11,740 12,092 RATE SCHEDULE C Two minutes or less 1,056 1,088 1,121 Over two minutes thru five minutes 3,691 3,802 3,916 Over five minutes of narration Rewrite minimum for applicable program length WEEK-TO-WEEK AND TERM EMPLOYMENT (ARTICLE 13.B.7.s.(2)) Effective Effective Effective Compensation Per Week+ 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 Week-to-Week $4,426 $4,559 $4,696 6 out of 6 weeks 4,426 4,559 4,696 14 out of 14 wks guarantee 4,114 4,237 4,364 20 out of 26 wks guarantee 3,796 3,910 4,027 40 out of 52 wks guarantee 3,468 3,572 3,679 Week-to-Week & Term Employment up to & including 9 weeks $8,256 $8,504 $8,759 10 to 19 weeks guarantee 6,880 7,086 7,299 20 weeks or more guarantee 6,187 6,373 6,564 30-minute program $ 928 $ 956 $ 985 60-minute program 1,231 1,268 1,306 90-minute program or longer 1,539 1,585 1,633 Program fees apply only to network (ABC, CBS, FBC, and NBC) prime time episodic series. Unless one or more writers has negotiated an irreducible program fee, there is a limit of 3 fees in total per episode produced, which is split among the eligible writers if there are more than 3 eligible writers. The minimums are applicable to purchases of previously unexploited material from a "professional writer" (as defined in the Basic Agreement) and to any writer who has negotiated the right to be treated as a “professional writer.” OPTIONED MATERIAL (TELEVISION) Company may option literary material from a "professional writer" for an initial period of up to 180 days upon payment of 5% of minimum and 10% for each period of up to 180 days thereafter. Aggregate Minimum for Each Weekly Unit Effective Effective Effective of Five (5) Programs 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- (Head Writer) 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 15 minutes $ 12,348 $ 12,657 $ 12,973 30 minutes 20,580 21,095 21,622 45 minutes 29,841 30,587 31,352 60 minutes 38,072 39,024 40,000 90 minutes 57,107 58,535 59,998 For each script on which a writer, other than the Head Writer, performs writing services, such writer will be paid not less than: 15 minutes $ 1,174 $ 1,203 $ 1,233 30 minutes 1,969 2,018 2,068 45 minutes 2,847 2,918 2,991 60 minutes 3,632 3,723 3,816 90 minutes 5,463 5,600 5,740 The minimum for a long-term story projection (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) for a non-prime time serial is: 3 months or less $ 17,657 $ 18,098 $ 18,550 6 months or less, but more than 3 months or unspecified 26,484 27,146 27,825 12 months or less, but more than 6 months 35,309 36,192 37,097 The minimum for a daily breakdown of a network non-prime time serial (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) is: 15 or less $ 521 $ 534 $ 547 30 or less (but more than 15) 1,108 1,136 1,164 45 or less (but more than 30) 1,242 1,273 1,305 60 or less (but more than 45) 2,077 2,129 2,182 90 or less (but more than 60) 2,393 2,453 2,514 The minimum for rewriting or polishing a non-prime time serial script or breakdown (when done by a writer other than the Head Writer) is 30% of the script or breakdown fee. *The Head Writer aggregate may be reduced by payments of up to five (5) minimum script fees. Applicable Minimum Per Effective Effective Effective Weekly Unit Of Not More 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 13 weekly units $ 3,000 $ 3,090 $ 3,183 14, but less than 20 weekly units 2,785 2,869 2,955 20, but less than 39 weekly units 2,558 2,635 2,714 39 or more weekly units 2,346 2,416 2,488 Writers of Questions, Answers and/or Ideas For Stunts Where Such Writer Supplies No Other Material 13 weekly units $ 1,589 $ 1,637 $ 1,686 14, but less than 20 weekly units 1,473 1,517 1,563 20 or more weekly units 1,359 1,400 1,442 For syndicated series in production prior to August 8, 1988, the applicable minimum compensation shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the above compensation applicable to network programs. If any one program per weekly unit is on a network, the network rates shall apply to the entire weekly unit. For series that begins production on or after August 8, 1988, the following formula will apply:
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Samples: Writers Guild of America 2014 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Animation. The Guild negotiates terms and conditions for animated projects. Contact the Contracts Department at WGAW or WGAE for details. Length of Program: 15 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($150,000 & over - $60,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 2,868 3,043 $ 2,918 3,119 $ 2,976 3,213 TELEPLAY Installments: 5,247 5,339 5,446 5,568 5,707 5,878 STORY & TELEPLAY 7,159 7,284 7,430 7,596 7,786 8,020 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 30 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($215,000 & over - $100,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $ 5,247 5,568 $ 5,339 5,707 $ 5,446 5,878 TELEPLAY Installments: 8,520 8,669 8,842 9,042 9,268 9,546 STORY & TELEPLAY 13,114 13,343 13,610 13,916 14,264 14,692 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation The applicable minimum for a pilot is 150% of the applicable minimum set forth above. Length of Program: 60 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($300,000 & over - $200,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/14- Effective 5/2/12- 5/2/15- Effective 5/2/13- 5/2/16- STORY+ $ 9,534 $ 9,701 $ 9,895 $10,118 $10,371 $10,682 TELEPLAY Installments: 16,513 16,802 17,138 17,523 17,961 18,500 STORY & TELEPLAY 23,837 24,254 24,739 25,295 25,927 26,705 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation MADE FOR BASIC CABLE ONE-HOUR HIGH BUDGET DRAMATIC SERIES IN THEIR SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT SEASON (APPENDIX C, SUBPARAGRAPH 2.b.(1)(a)) Length of Program: 60 minutes HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($530,000 & over) STORY+ $10,365 $10,831 $11,373 TELEPLAY Installments: 17,951 18,759 19,697 STORY & TELEPLAY 25,912 27,078 28,432 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation OTHER THAN NETWORK PRIME TIME (ARTICLE 13.B.7.a., b., and c.) Effective Effective Effective Length of Program: 90 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($500,000 & over - $340,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $14,329 15,206 $14,580 15,586 $14,872 16,054 TELEPLAY Installments: 25,399 25,843 26,360 26,952 27,626 28,455 STORY & TELEPLAY 35,824 36,451 37,180 38,016 38,966 40,135 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 120 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($900,000 & over - $450,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $18,777 19,926 $19,106 20,424 $19,488 21,037 TELEPLAY Installments: 33,689 34,279 34,965 35,751 36,645 37,744 Final Draft: Balance of Agreed Compensation STORY & TELEPLAY 46,946 47,768 48,723 49,819 51,064 52,596 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS Effective Effective Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/12- 5/2/13- 5/1/12 5/1/13 5/1/14 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 Rewrite (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(1)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 3,093 3,282 $ 3,147 3,364 $ 3,210 3,465 Polish (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(2)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 1,547 1,642 $ 1,574 1,683 $ 1,605 1,733 Company may request writer to prepare a narrative synopsis of plot outline of a story owned by a writer to determine the suitability of the story for teleplay television purposes. Company has 14 days from delivery to elect to acquire the outline and to employ the writer at not less than the applicable story with option for teleplay minimums, less the amount paid for the Plot Outline. If Company does not proceed, the outline and all right, title and interest therein is retained by writer. 15 min. or less $ 1,435 1,523 $ 1,460 1,561 $ 1,489 1,608 Applicable minimum compensation for a "Back-Up Script" (story and/or teleplay) is 115% of the compensation set forth herein for story and/or teleplay. Format (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(1)) $9,922 10,530 $10,096 10,793 $10,29811,117 Bible (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(2)) for Multi-Part Series plus, for each story line $53,228 $54,559 $56,196 in excess of six (6) $5,323 $5,456 $5,620 (A discount of 20% is applicable if "bible" is intended for Non-Network or Non-Prime Time) LOW BUDGET MINIMUMS (See budget thresholds on pages 10-12.) Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 5/1/15 5/1/16 5/1/17 15 min. or less $ 2,590 $ 2,655 $ 2,735 15 min. or less $ 4,055 $ 4,156 $ 4,281 15 min. or less $ 6,452 $ 6,613 $ 6,811 15 min. or less $ 2,403 $ 2,463 $ 2,537 15 min. or less $ 1,195 $ 1,225 $ 1,262 NARRATION (ARTICLE 13.B.7.n.) (written by a writer other than writer of Teleplay or Story & Teleplay) Minimums for narration are based on the status of film assembly and nature of previously written material as follows: Nature of Material Written Prior to Employment of Narration Writer Film Assembled in Story Sequence Film Footage Not Assembled in Story Sequence None Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule B Story Only Rate Schedule A Rate Schedule A Story and Teleplay Rate Schedule C Rate Schedule C RATE SCHEDULE A Effective Effective Effective 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 15 min. or less $ 6,583 $ 6,748 $ 6,950 30 min. or less (over 15) 10,941 11,215 11,551 60 min. or less (over 30) 20,748 21,267 21,905 90 min. or less (over 75) 30,567 31,331 32,271 120 min. or less (over 90) 40,372 41,381 42,622 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 9,808 10,053 10,355 15 min. or less $ 7,596 $ 7,786 $ 8,020 30 min. or less (over 15) 13,904 14,252 14,680 60 min. or less (over 30) 25,295 25,927 26,705 90 min. or less (over 75) 36,675 37,592 38,720 120 min. or less (over 90) 48,048 49,249 50,726 plus, for each additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof 11,398 11,683 12,033 Two minutes or less 1,056 1,082 1,114 Over two minutes thru five minutes 3,691 3,783 3,896 Over five minutes of narration Rewrite minimum for applicable program length WEEK-TO-WEEK AND TERM EMPLOYMENT (ARTICLE 13.B.7.s.(2)) Effective Effective Effective Week-to-Week $ 4,426 $ 4,537 $ 4,673 6 out of 6 weeks 4,426 4,537 4,673 14 out of 14 wks guarantee 4,114 4,217 4,344 20 out of 26 wks guarantee 3,796 3,891 4,008 40 out of 52 wks guarantee 3,468 3,555 3,662 up to & including 9 weeks $ 8,256 $ 8,462 $ 8,716 10 to 19 weeks guarantee 6,880 7,052 7,264 20 weeks or more guarantee 6,187 6,342 6,532 30-minute program $ 928 $ 951 $ 980 60-minute program 1,231 1,262 1,300 90-minute program or longer 1,539 1,577 1,624 Program fees apply only to network (ABC, CBS, FBC, and NBC) prime time episodic series. Unless one or more writers has negotiated an irreducible program fee, there is a limit of 3 fees in total per episode produced, which is split among the eligible writers if there are more than 3 eligible writers. The minimums are applicable to purchases of previously unexploited material from a "professional writer" (as defined in the Basic Agreement) and to any writer who has negotiated the right to be treated as a “professional writer.” OPTIONED MATERIAL (TELEVISION) Company may option literary material from a "professional writer" for an initial period of up to 180 days upon payment of 5% of minimum and 10% for each period of up to 180 days thereafter. Aggregate Minimum for Each Weekly Unit Effective Effective Effective of Five (5) Programs 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 15 minutes $ 12,348 $ 12,595 $ 12,910 30 minutes 20,580 20,992 21,517 45 minutes 29,841 30,438 31,199 60 minutes 38,072 38,833 39,804 90 minutes 57,107 58,249 59,705 For each script on which a writer, other than the Head Writer, performs writing services, such writer will be paid not less than: 15 minutes $ 1,174 $ 1,197 $ 1,227 30 minutes 1,969 2,008 2,058 45 minutes 2,847 2,904 2,977 60 minutes 3,632 3,705 3,798 90 minutes 5,463 5,572 5,711 The minimum for a long-term story projection (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) for a non-prime time serial is: 3 months or less $ 17,657 $ 18,010 $ 18,460 6 months or less, but more than 3 months or unspecified 26,484 27,014 27,689 12 months or less, but more than 6 months 35,309 36,015 36,915 The minimum for a daily breakdown of a network non-prime time serial (when written by a writer other than the Head Writer) is: 15 or less $ 521 $ 531 $ 544 30 or less (but more than 15) 1,108 1,130 1,158 45 or less (but more than 30) 1,242 1,267 1,299 60 or less (but more than 45) 2,077 2,119 2,172 90 or less (but more than 60) 2,393 2,441 2,502 The minimum for rewriting or polishing a non-prime time serial script or breakdown (when done by a writer other than the Head Writer) is 30% of the script or breakdown fee. *The Head Writer aggregate may be reduced by payments of up to five (5) minimum script fees. Applicable Minimum Per Effective Effective Effective Weekly Unit Of Not More 5/2/14- 5/2/15- 5/2/16- 13 weekly units $ 3,000 $ 3,075 $ 3,167 14, but less than 20 weekly units 2,785 2,855 2,941 20, but less than 39 weekly units 2,558 2,622 2,701 39 or more weekly units 2,346 2,405 2,477 Writers of Questions, Answers and/or Ideas For Stunts Where Such Writer Supplies No Other Material 13 weekly units $ 1,589 $ 1,629 $ 1,678 14, but less than 20 weekly units 1,473 1,510 1,555 20 or more weekly units 1,359 1,393 1,435 For syndicated series in production prior to August 8, 1988, the applicable minimum compensation shall be two-thirds (2/3) of the above compensation applicable to network programs. If any one program per weekly unit is on a network, the network rates shall apply to the entire weekly unit. For series that begins production on or after August 8, 1988, the following formula will apply:
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Samples: Writers Guild of America 2014 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
Animation. The Guild negotiates terms and conditions for animated projects. Contact the Contracts Department at WGAW or WGAE for details. Length of Program: 15 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($150,000 & over - $60,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $ 2,868 $ 2,918 $ 2,976 2,969 TELEPLAY Installments: 5,247 5,339 5,446 5,432 STORY & TELEPLAY 7,159 7,284 7,430 7,411 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 30 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($215,000 & over - $100,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $ 5,247 $ 5,339 $ 5,446 5,432 TELEPLAY Installments: 8,520 8,669 8,842 8,821 STORY & TELEPLAY 13,114 13,343 13,610 13,577 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation The applicable minimum for a pilot is 150% of the applicable minimum set forth above. Length of Program: 60 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($300,000 & over - $200,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $ 9,534 $ 9,701 $ 9,895 9,871 TELEPLAY Installments: 16,513 16,802 17,138 17,096 STORY & TELEPLAY 23,837 24,254 24,739 24,678 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 90 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($500,000 & over - $340,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) STORY+ $14,329 $14,580 $14,872 14,835 TELEPLAY Installments: 25,399 25,843 26,360 26,295 STORY & TELEPLAY 35,824 36,451 37,180 37,089 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation Length of Program: 120 minutes or less HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS ($900,000 & over - $450,000 & over in the case of non-prime time network films) Effective 5/2/11- Effective 5/2/12- Effective 5/2/13- STORY+ $18,777 $19,106 $19,488 19,440 TELEPLAY Installments: 33,689 34,279 34,965 34,879 Final Draft: Balance of Agreed Compensation STORY & TELEPLAY 46,946 47,768 48,723 48,604 Installments: First Draft Teleplay: The difference between the Story Installment and 90% of minimum, or 40% of Agreed Compensation, whichever is greater Final Draft Teleplay: Balance of Agreed Compensation HIGH BUDGET MINIMUMS Effective Effective Effective 5/2/11- 5/2/12- 5/2/13- 5/1/12 5/1/13 5/1/14 Rewrite (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(1)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 3,093 $ 3,147 $ 3,210 3,202 Polish (ARTICLE 13.B.7.h.(2)) - Applicable Minimums 15 min. or less $ 1,547 $ 1,574 $ 1,605 1,602 Company may request writer to prepare a narrative synopsis of plot outline of a story owned by a writer to determine the suitability of the story for teleplay purposes. Company has 14 days from delivery to elect to acquire the outline and to employ the writer at not less than the applicable story with option for teleplay minimums, less the amount paid for the Plot Outline. If Company does not proceed, the outline and all right, title and interest therein is retained by writer. 15 min. or less $ 1,435 $ 1,460 $ 1,489 1,486 Applicable minimum compensation for a "Back-Up Script" (story and/or teleplay) is 115% of the compensation set forth herein for story and/or teleplay. Format (ARTICLE 13.B.7.m.(1)) $9,922 $10,096 $10,29810,273
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Samples: Writers Guild of America 2011 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement
