Writers Guild of America

  • Cinema Law

Indie Law: How to Secure and Hold the Rights to Your Project

In the documentary on legendary producer Robert Evans, The Kid Stays in the Picture, Evans explains early and often that the key to success…

5 years ago
  • Other

Cinema Law: Unions For Dummies

Do you need a union to make your film? You must have asked yourself this before. We’ll answer, but first,…

6 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: How A Writers Strike Impacts Everyone In Hollywood

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. As the film and television…

7 years ago
  • First Draft

First Draft: Top Moviemakers Share The Worst Notes They Ever Received

In partnership with Creative Screenwriting and ScreenCraft, “First Draft” is a series on everything to do with screenwriting. Writing is rewriting, as they…

7 years ago
  • Cinema Law

Cinema Law: Getting the (Screenwriting) Credit You Deserve, For WGA Members and Non-Members Alike

Q: Is there some way to ensure that I receive a “written by” or “screenplay by” credit when the client…

7 years ago
  • Screenwriting

Slate Up: The Screenwriter’s Steps to Getting an Agent

In partnership with Film Slate Magazine, we’re publishing “Slate Up,” a fortnightly series with practical filmmaking advice and musings. New articles,…

8 years ago
  • Screenwriting

Slate Up: How to Protect Your Screenplay Before Submitting It

In partnership with Film Slate Magazine, we’re publishing “Slate Up,” a fortnightly series with practical filmmaking advice and musings. New articles,…

8 years ago
  • Screenwriting

The Three-Week Screenplay: Follow This Schedule, Bang Out a Script in Under a Month

Let’s get real! Let’s assume you have "The Great Idea" bouncing around in your head. You are petrified to tell…

26 years ago