Common use of Screenplay Compensation Clause in Contracts

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $48,819; 25% of said minimum is $12,205) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,819) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 25% of said minimum is $18,166) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $63,581; 25% of said minimum is $15,895) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,581) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $48,819; 50% of said minimum is $24,410) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,819) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 50% of said minimum is $36,331) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 50% of said minimum is $19,865) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $63,581; 50% of said minimum is $31,791) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,581) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

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Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,340) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,340 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $72,66279,432; 25% of said minimum is $18,16619,858) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66279,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $19,858 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continuedCompany) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $39,72943,425; 25% of said minimum is $9,93210,856) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 10,856 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72943,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-(Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $63,58169,497; 25% of said minimum is $15,89517,374) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58169,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 17,374 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 50% of said minimum is $24,41026,680) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 26,680 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $72,66279,432; 50% of said minimum is $36,33139,716) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66279,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 39,716 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $39,72943,425; 50% of said minimum is $19,86521,713) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 21,713 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72943,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58169,497; 50% of said minimum is $31,79134,749) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58169,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 34,749 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 53,360 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 53,360 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 43,360 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 79,432 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 43,425 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 43,425 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 33,425 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 69,497 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $48,81952,059; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,015) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,015) due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81952,059) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/20 – 5/1/21 said minimum is $77,495; 25% of said minimum is $19,374) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($77,495) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. drafts) including treatment • At least $5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,374 due upon sale • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/20 – 5/1/21 said minimum is $42,366; 25% of said minimum is $10,592) • At least $5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $10,592 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($42,366) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 25% of said minimum is $18,166) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58167,802; 25% of said minimum is $15,89516,951) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58167,802) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 16,951 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $48,81952,059; 50% of said minimum is $24,41026,030) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 26,030 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81952,059) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $72,66277,495; 50% of said minimum is $36,33138,748) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66277,495) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 38,784 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $39,72942,366; 50% of said minimum is $19,86521,183) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 21,183 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72942,366) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58167,802; 50% of said minimum is $31,79133,901) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58167,802) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 33,901 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 52,059 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 52,059 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 42,059 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 77,495 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 42,366 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 42,366 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 32,366 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 67,802 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $48,81951,290; 25% of said minimum is $12,20512,823) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $12,205 12,823) due upon sale No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81951,290) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $72,66276,341; 25% of said minimum is $18,16619,085) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $18,166 19,085 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66276,341) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script  25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $63,58141,740; 25% of said minimum is $15,89510,435) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $10,435 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58141,740) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment  25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/19 – 5/1/20 said minimum is $66,800; 25% of said minimum is $16,700)  At least $5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $15,895 16,700 due upon sale No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($66,800) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $48,81951,290; 50% of said minimum is $24,41025,645) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $24,410 25,645 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81951,290) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $72,66276,341; 50% of said minimum is $36,33138,171) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $38,171 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66276,341) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $39,72941,740; 50% of said minimum is $19,86520,870) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $19,865 20,870 due upon sale No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72941,740) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/19 5/1/18 5/1/20 said minimum is $63,58166,800; 50% of said minimum is $31,79133,400) At least $5,489 5,767 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $33,400 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company)  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58166,800) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 • 51,290  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 • 51,290  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $38,819 41,290 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 • 76,341  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 • 41,740  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 • 41,740  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $29,729 31,740 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 • 66,800  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $48,81959,294; 25% of said minimum is $12,20514,823) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 14,823 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81959,294) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 (for period 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $72,66288,265; 25% of said minimum is $18,16622,066) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66288,265) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $22,066 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $39,72948,254; 25% of said minimum is $9,93212,063) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 12,063 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72948,254) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non-Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $63,58177,225; 25% of said minimum is $15,89519,306) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58177,225) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 19,306 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $48,81959,294; 50% of said minimum is $24,41029,647) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 29,647 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81959,294) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/1/24 5/1/18 5/2/25 said minimum is $72,66288,265; 50% of said minimum is $36,33144,132) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66285,281) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 44,132 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/1/24 5/1/18 5/2/25 said minimum is $39,72948,254; 50% of said minimum is $19,86524,127) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 24,127 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72948,254) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/2/25 said minimum is $63,58177,225; 50% of said minimum is $31,79138,612) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58177,225) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 38,612 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 59,294 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 59,294 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 49,294 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 88,265 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 48,254 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 48,254 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 38,254 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 77,225 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ $_ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $48,81954,561; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,640) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,640 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee1 Fee2 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81954,561) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) ____ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $72,66281,220; 25% of said minimum is $18,16620,305) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66281,220) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $20,305 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $39,72944,402; 25% of said minimum is $9,93211,101) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 11,101 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72944,402) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $63,58171,061; 25% of said minimum is $15,89517,765) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $17,765 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58171,061) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $48,81954,561; 50% of said minimum is $24,41027,281) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 27,281 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee3 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81954,561) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $72,66281,220; 50% of said minimum is $36,33140,610) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $40,610 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66281,220) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $39,72944,402; 50% of said minimum is $19,86522,201) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 22,201 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72944,402) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/22 5/1/18 5/1/23 said minimum is $63,58171,061; 50% of said minimum is $31,79135,531) • At least $5,489 6,135 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $35,531 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58171,061) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 54,561 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 54,561 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 44,5610 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 81,220 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 44,402 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 44,402 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 34,402 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 71,061 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ $_ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $48,81959,294; 25% of said minimum is $12,20514,823) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 14,823 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81959,294) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 (for period 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $72,66288,265; 25% of said minimum is $18,16622,066) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66288,265) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $22,066 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $39,72948,254; 25% of said minimum is $9,93212,063) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 12,063 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72948,254) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non-Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $63,58177,225; 25% of said minimum is $15,89519,306) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,306 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58177,225) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $48,81959,294; 50% of said minimum is $24,41029,647) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 29,647 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81959,294) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $72,66288,265; 50% of said minimum is $36,33144,132) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66285,281) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 44,132 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $39,72948,254; 50% of said minimum is $19,86524,127) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 24,127 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72948,254) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/24 5/1/18 5/1/25 said minimum is $63,58177,225; 50% of said minimum is $31,79138,612) • At least $5,489 6,667 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58177,225) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 38,612 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 59,294 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 59,294 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 49,294 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 88,265 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 48,254 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 48,254 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 38,254 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 77,225 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ $_ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $48,81952,059; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,015) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,015 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81952,059) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/20 – 5/1/21 said minimum is $77,495; 25% of said minimum is $19,374) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($77,495) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,374 due upon sale • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/20 – 5/1/21 said minimum is $42,366; 25% of said minimum is $10,592) • At least $5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $10,592 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($42,366) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 25% of said minimum is $18,166) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58167,802; 25% of said minimum is $15,89516,951) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58167,802) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 16,951 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $48,81952,059; 50% of said minimum is $24,41026,030) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 26,030 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81952,059) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $72,66277,495; 50% of said minimum is $36,33138,748) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66277,495) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 38,784 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $39,72942,366; 50% of said minimum is $19,86521,183) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 21,183 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72942,366) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58167,802; 50% of said minimum is $31,79133,901) • At least $5,489 5,854 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58167,802) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 33,901 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 52,059 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 52,059 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 42,059 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 77,495 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 42,366 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 42,366 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 32,366 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 67,802 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $48,81957,289; 25% of said minimum is $12,20514,322) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 14,322 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee1 Fee2 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81957,289) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) ____ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $72,66285,281; 25% of said minimum is $18,16621,320) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66285,281) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $21,320 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $39,72946,622; 25% of said minimum is $9,93211,656) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 11,656 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72946,622) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $63,58174,614; 25% of said minimum is $15,89518,654) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,654 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58174,614) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $48,81957,289; 50% of said minimum is $24,41028,645) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 28,645 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee3 required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81957,289) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $72,66285,281; 50% of said minimum is $36,33142,641) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $42,641 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66285,281) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $39,72946,622; 50% of said minimum is $19,86523,311) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 23,311 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72946,622) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 9/25/23 5/1/18 5/1/24 said minimum is $63,58174,614; 50% of said minimum is $31,79137,307) • At least $5,489 6,442 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $37,307 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: _ (Writer) ____ (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58176,614) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 57,289 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 57,289 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 47,289 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 85,281 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 46,622 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 46,622 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 36,622 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 74,614 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: _ (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ $_ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $48,81944,445; 25% of said minimum is $12,20511,111) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $12,205 11,111 due upon sale No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81944,445) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $72,66266,151; 25% of said minimum is $18,16616,538) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $18,166 16,538 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66266,151) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (Writercontinued) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including excluding treatment or purchase of non- original spec script  25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $63,58136,169; 25% of said minimum is $15,8959,042) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $9,042 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58136,169) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding including treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $48,81957,884; 5025% of said minimum is $24,41014,471) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $24,410 14,471 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81957,884) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment or purchase of original spec script  50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/13 – 5/1/14 said minimum is $44,445; 50% of said minimum is $22,223)  At least $4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $22,223 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here Here:  May defer up to 100% (Writer$44,445) __________ (Company) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $72,66266,151; 50% of said minimum is $36,33133,076) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $33,076 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66266,151) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Here: BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $39,72936,169; 50% of said minimum is $19,86518,085) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $19,865 18,085 due upon sale No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72936,169) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $63,58157,884; 50% of said minimum is $31,79128,942) At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $28,942 due upon sale  No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here:  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58157,884) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 • 44,445  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 • 44,445  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $38,819 34,445 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 • 66,151  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 • 36,169  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 • 36,169  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $29,729 26,169 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 • 57,884  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL total Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $48,81947,862; 25% of said minimum is $12,20511,966) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 11,966 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81947,862) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $72,66271,236; 25% of said minimum is $18,16617,809) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 17,809 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66271,236) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $39,72938,950; 25% of said minimum is $9,9329,738) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 9,738 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,950) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $63,58162,334; 25% of said minimum is $15,89515,584) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $15,584 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58162,334) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $48,81947,862; 50% of said minimum is $24,41023,931) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 23,931 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81947,862) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $72,66271,236; 50% of said minimum is $36,33135,618) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66271,236) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 35,618 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $39,72938,950; 50% of said minimum is $19,86519,475) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 19,475 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,950) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $63,58162,334; 50% of said minimum is $31,79131,167) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58162,334) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 31,167 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 47,862 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 47,8625 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 37,862 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 71,236 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 38,950 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 38,950 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 28,950 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 62,334 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL total Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

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Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $48,81944,445; 25% of said minimum is $12,20511,111) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 11,111 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81944,445) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $72,66266,151; 25% of said minimum is $18,16616,538) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 16,538 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72966,151) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (Writercontinued) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including excluding treatment or purchase of non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $63,58136,169; 25% of said minimum is $15,8959,042) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,042 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58136,169) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding including treatment OR purchase of original spec script 5025% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $48,81957,884; 5025% of said minimum is $24,41014,471) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 14,471 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81957,884) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment or purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/13 – 5/1/14 said minimum is $44,445; 50% of said minimum is $22,223) • At least $4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $22,223 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here Here: • May defer up to 100% (Writer$44,445) __________ (Company) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $72,66266,151; 50% of said minimum is $36,33133,076) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $33,076 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66266,151) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Here: BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $39,72936,169; 50% of said minimum is $19,86518,085) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 18,085 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72936,169) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/13 5/1/18 5/1/14 said minimum is $63,58157,884; 50% of said minimum is $31,79128,942) • At least $5,489 4,997 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $28,942 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58157,884) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 44,445 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 44,445 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 34,445 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 66,151 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 36,169 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 36,169 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 26,169 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 57,884 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL total Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $48,819; 25% of said minimum is $12,205) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,819) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 25% of said minimum is $18,166) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $63,581; 25% of said minimum is $15,895) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($$63,581) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $48,819; 50% of said minimum is $24,410) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,819) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 50% of said minimum is $36,331) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 50% of said minimum is $19,865) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 19,865) due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $63,581; 50% of said minimum is $31,791) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,581) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $48,81946,695; 25% of said minimum is $12,20511,674) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 11,674 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81946,695) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $72,66269,499; 25% of said minimum is $18,16616,951) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 17,375 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66269,499) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $39,72938,000; 25% of said minimum is $9,9329,500) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 9,500 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,000) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $63,58160,814; 25% of said minimum is $15,89515,204) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $15,204 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58160,814) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $48,81946,695; 50% of said minimum is $24,41023,348) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 23,348 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81946,695) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $72,66269,499; 50% of said minimum is $36,33134,750) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66269,499) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 34,750 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $39,72938,000; 50% of said minimum is $19,86519,000) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 19,000 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,000) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/155/1/18 5/1/16 said minimum is $63,58160,814; 50% of said minimum is $31,79130,407) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58160,814) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 30,407 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 46,695 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 46,695 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 36,695 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 69,499 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 38,000 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 38,000 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 28,000 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 60,814 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL total Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,340) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,350 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/21 – 5/1/22 said minimum is $79,432; 25% of said minimum is $19,858) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($79,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. including treatment • At least $6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,858 due upon sale • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/21 – 5/1/22 said minimum is $43,425; 25% of said minimum is $10,856) • At least $6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $10,856 due upon sale • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($43,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 25% of said minimum is $18,166) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $63,58169,497; 25% of said minimum is $15,89517,374) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58169,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 17,374 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 50% of said minimum is $24,41026,680) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 26,680 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $72,66279,432; 50% of said minimum is $36,33139,716) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66279,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 39,716 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 3 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $39,72943,425; 50% of said minimum is $19,86521,713) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 21,713 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72943,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $63,58169,497; 50% of said minimum is $31,79134,749) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58169,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 34,749 due upon sale • No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 53,360 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 53,360 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 43,360 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 79,432 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 43,425 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 43,425 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 33,425 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 69,497 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Wga Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 25% of said minimum is $12,20513,340) • At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 13,340 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $6,250 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here: (Writer) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) (Company) For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment  25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/21 – 5/1/22 said minimum is $79,432; 25% of said minimum is $19,858)  At least $6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($79,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  For spec sales, entire $19,858 due upon sale  No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script  25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/21 – 5/1/22 said minimum is $43,425; 25% of said minimum is $10,856)  At least $6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  For spec sales, entire $10,856 due upon sale  No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($43,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  May defer 100% of $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original (Company) BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $72,66269,497; 25% of said minimum is $18,16617,374) At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66269,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  For spec sales, entire $17,374 due upon sale  No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non-original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $39,729; 25% of said minimum is $9,932) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,729) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $63,581; 25% of said minimum is $15,895) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,581) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/21 5/1/18 5/1/22 said minimum is $48,81953,360; 50% of said minimum is $24,41026,680) At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $24,410 26,680 due upon sale May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81953,360) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee2 Fee3 required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 – 5/1/18 said minimum is $72,662; 50% of said minimum is $36,331) • At least $5,489 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,662) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment  50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/21 – 5/1/22 said minimum is $79,432; 50% of said minimum is $39,716)  At least $6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery  May defer up to 100% of minimum ($79,432) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services  May defer 100% of a $6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services  For spec sales, entire $39,716 due upon sale  No $6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) (Company) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- original spec script 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $39,72943,425; 50% of said minimum is $19,86521,713) At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery For spec sales, entire $19,865 21,713 due upon sale No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72943,425) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/20 5/1/18 5/1/21 said minimum is $63,58169,497; 50% of said minimum is $31,79134,749) At least $5,489 6,000 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58169,497) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services May defer 100% of a $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services For spec sales, entire $31,791 34,749 due upon sale No $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 • 53,360  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $48,819 • 53,360  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $38,819 43,360 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 • 79,432  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR purchase of non- non-original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 • 43,425  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script: $39,729 • 43,425  $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography May defer payment of remaining $29,729 33,425 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 • 69,497  Not deferrable Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. $5,000 6,250 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here Here: (Writer) __________ (Company) Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

Screenplay Compensation. The Screenplay Compensation is subject to negotiation between Company and the Writer, provided, however, that it shall be no less than the amounts described below for the budget category and type of literary material. The WGA encourages writers and their representatives to negotiate overscale deals and to defer as little of the Writer’s compensation as possible. The Company and the Writer shall designate their selection by initialing in the ONE box below which reflects the agreed-upon minimum compensation terms for the appropriate budget category: BUDGET UNDER $200,000 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $48,81947,862; 25% of said minimum is $12,20511,966) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $12,205 11,966 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee1 required Initial Here: • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81947,862) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $72,66271,236; 25% of said minimum is $18,16617,809) • At least $5,489 5,250 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $18,166 17,809 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66271,236) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) 1 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET UNDER $200,000 (continued) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non-non- original spec script • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $39,72938,950; 25% of said minimum is $9,9329,738) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $9,932 9,738 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,950) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Non-Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 25% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non-Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $63,58162,334; 25% of said minimum is $15,89515,584) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $15,584 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58162,334) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $15,895 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) Initial Here: (Writer) (Company) BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $48,81947,862; 50% of said minimum is $24,41023,931) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $24,410 23,931 due upon sale • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($48,81947,862) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee2 required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for an Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $72,66271,236; 50% of said minimum is $36,33135,618) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($72,66271,236) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms up equal to or more favorable than the person who performs directing services • For spec sales, entire $36,331 35,618 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: 2 For explanation of Script Publication Fee, please see Section 4 of this Agreement. BUDGET $200,000 - $499,999 (continued) Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Excluding Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $39,72938,950; 50% of said minimum is $19,86519,475) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • For spec sales, entire $19,865 19,475 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($39,72938,950) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer up to 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Non- original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts), including treatment: • 50% of the minimum set forth in the WGA Schedule of Minimums for a Non- Original Screenplay, Including Treatment (for period 5/2/17 5/2/16 5/1/18 5/1/17 said minimum is $63,58162,334; 50% of said minimum is $31,79131,167) • At least $5,489 5,381 upon commencement of services with remainder due upon delivery • May defer up to 100% of minimum ($63,58162,334) on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • May defer 100% of a $5,000 Script Publication Fee on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who perform directing services • For spec sales, entire $31,791 31,167 due upon sale • No $5,000 Script Publication Fee required Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of original spec script Work for hire: $48,819 47,862 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $48,819 47,862 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $38,819 37,862 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Original work-for- hire screenplay (first and second drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $72,662 71,236 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Non- Original screenplay (first and second drafts) excluding treatment OR or purchase of non- original spec script Work for hire: $39,729 38,950 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script: $39,729 38,950 • $10,000 due upon commencement of principal photography • May defer payment of remaining $29,729 28,950 on terms equal to or more favorable than those for the person who performs directing services • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: BUDGET $500,000 - $1,200,000 (continued) Non- Original work-for- hire screenplay (1st and 2nd drafts) including treatment (no spec sale) Work for hire: $63,581 62,334 • Not deferrable • Payment in accordance with MBA Article 13.A. • $5,000 Script Publication Fee not deferrable Initial Here (Writer) __________ (Company) Here: Purchase of spec script and treatment: N/A Screenplay Compensation (continued) In accordance with the options listed above, Company and the Writer have agreed that the TOTAL total Screenplay Compensation is $ _. If a deferment is allowed and elected, the Company and the Writer have agreed to defer payment of $ of the Screenplay Compensation owed to the Writer.

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Samples: Low Budget Agreement

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