Free Fill-in-the-Blank Screenwriting Collaboration Contract Forms for Writers
These are free sample collaboration contract posted on the web by writer James A. Conrad, co-author of Filmmaker's Dictionary. Website: http://jamesaconrad.com. They are based on versions available elsewhere on the Internet, but have new material added to them. These contracts may be used as is or can be modified before signing. You may also copy and paste them elsewhere to fit your needs. If you have any good suggestions for improving these contracts, send them to James and he will revise these pages. The contract pages are best viewed at 800 x 600 pixel screen size; otherwise, view them in Print Preview to see how they will look when printed.
Best printout settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer browser:
Screen resolution: 800 x 600.
Text size: Medium.
Printer page setup margins:.75 inches.
Remove footer code &u&b&d temporarily in File Page Setup so that the web page address and date do not print at the bottom.
In case you want to remove and return the header code in Page Setup, here it is for later copy and paste: &w&bPage &p of &P ( leave in the "Page &p of &P" if you would like the contract pages numbered: "Page 1 of 4," etc.). The contract should print out as four pages on a laser printer. Check Print Preview first if you have it on your computer.
Other: Author Collaboration Agreement (general contract for books, articles, etc.).
What if your script is being written by three writers, one of whom only provides the story? Sample contract.
Writers Guild of America Writer's Collaboration Agreement (.pdf file). Note: On writing teams of three or more, if one person is a Writers Guild of America member, a "team waiver" must first be obtained from the Guild.
