zezo albarasi - 07/11/2023

How to protect my script
To protect your script, it is not necessary to proceed to administrative steps. Indeed, the article L. 111-1 of the code of the intellectual property (CPI) stipulates that "the author of a work of the spirit enjoys on this work, by the only fact of its creation, an exclusive incorporeal property right and opposable to all. This right includes attributes of an intellectual and moral nature as well as attributes of an economic nature". However, in order to avoid possible conflicts, it is preferable and recommended to take care of what is called the "proof of the anteriority of the copyright" which proves your paternity on your creation. Which procedures ? In all, five procedures are available to you to register your work. Sending a registered letter to yourself One method is to send your script to yourself by sealing the envelope and never opening it, as the stamp is supposed to be authentic, but the legal value of this procedure is weak. It is interesting to note that the Post Office has the option of sending an electronic registered letter which could constitute a computerized proof. 2. Deposit with a society of authors This is the most commonly used procedure. The deposit can be done in digital format, remotely or in physical format. For the latter, you just have to download the form to be printed and the society will send you directly an envelope to send back. There are several societies of authors with varying rates. The Société des Gens De Lettres
André Pitié - 21/03/2023

co-writing contract
Hello, I'm looking for a contract template to hire a co-writer (already found on this site with a rate of 1500 euros) to help me in the writing of my screenplay over a period of 3 months. I am an amateur author and screenwriter. I would need a model with all the legal mentions (reserved rights, copyright transfer, script protection etc etc). I don't know if we both have to be listed as "author" on the contract or if he simply issues me a copyright note with a fixed price assignment contract? I am the preponderant author with work already advanced. He is waiting for my answer and the contract to be signed to start the work. Thank you for your help. Francine
Francine Viguier - 02/09/2022

How to become a screenwriter?
Whether it is for a film, a television series, a cartoon, a comic book, everything starts with a script. Screenwriters have an independent status and the work is relatively solitary. Many scriptwriters succeed without any dedicated studies. However, there are several training courses in France dedicated to this profession, as well as many online resources that will help you take your first steps. In terms of professional training, there are various possibilities depending on the level:

ESRA

2 degrees: In 3 years: the school of cinema and audiovisual, created in 1972, a program in 3 years. The first two years are generalist, then specialization in the third year. No writing specialization at this level. For the baccalaureate program: the Department of Advanced Film Studies (DHEC) offers various specializations, including Screenwriting/Directing and Production/Distribution. An optional year can be done in New York. Learn more: https://www.esra.edu/

EICAR

Eicar used to offer a 1-year Bachelor's degree in Screenwriting which seems to be out of date. The Eicar in Lyon offers a 3-year course in directing and screenwriting. The program includes First year : The tools of dramaturgy, narrative and storytelling Screenplay reading and semiology of narrative analysis Characterization and psychology of characters The major theorists of narrative and storytelling Filmic syntax and implicit division Functions, structur
André Pitié - 26/04/2022

How much does a screenwriter earn in the United States?
Salary of a screenwriter in Hollywood A screenwriter earns according to the budget of the film: here is the minimum for a film: - budget under $5 million: $41,740. - budget over $5 million: $85,902. According to the WGA (Writers Guild of America), the average salary is $110,000 with a range of $72,600 to $136,000. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary is $67,120. Payment is made in stages. Let's take the example of a low budget film (less than $5 million): - 1. delivery of original treatment : 45% : $32,922 - 2. delivery of first draft screenplay : 40% : $28,613 - 3. delivery of final draft screenplay : 15% : $11,127 Then, as in France, you will have to pay many fees: - screenwriter's agent: 10%. - manager : 10% of the cost - lawyer : 5%. - taxes: at least 10%.

Netflix screenwriter salary

How much does a screenwriter earn at Netflix? As it happens, Netflix is a signatory to the Writers Guild of America charter so they adhere to standard rates for low-budget films. A script for a half hour will pay $12,000, while one will pay you $22,000. A feature script will pay $50,000 and finally a feature script with treatment will pay $95,000. For a big budget film (over $10 million), the income will be higher. A syndicated writer on a team will be paid $3,5000 per week but only $500 if you are not syndicated (story editor). (information found on Quora)
André Pitié - 26/04/2022

How much does a scriptwriter earn in France?
Screenwriters are not salaried, they have an author status. Their income is therefore very variable. Here are some parameters to take into account. Basic price of a screenplay in France: between 20.000€ and 30.000€ for 90 minutes Experienced screenwriter: base price x2 or more. Director (or several) co-writers: base price divided by the number of co-writers Episode of a television series: 1.500 €. 30-minute animation film script: €3,000 to €4,000 Beyond that, there are also broadcasting rights which depend on the channel on which the film is broadcast or rebroadcast. Then, these are gross amounts, from which it is necessary to deduct : - 10% for the screenwriter's agent - 16% for various contributions (social security for artists and authors...) - 1% screenwriters' guild (minimum 200€ maximum 15000€ per year)
André Pitié - 26/04/2022

How to write a logline?
Are there simple guidelines that writers can follow to write a good logline? Writing a compelling and interesting logline is an art. And as with screenwriting, there is no secret formula for achieving it. Beyond the theory, here are some simple tips you can apply to your process that will help you write the most effective logline for your script. Some people think that the logline is a necessary evil in the film world. Screenwriters sometimes see it as an "evil" because it feels like the industry is asking us to condense our 100-page script into a few dozen words. And yet, all this is false, we should learn to write a logline before learning to write a screenplay. In a logline, you don't tell a story. You present the central concept of your screenplay. This logline is the first selling point of your script. It starts the conversation. The logline is what managers, agents and producers will use first to get your script considered, pitched, bought, developed, packaged, financed, produced and distributed. It is the first contact between the film world and your script. When production professionals read a screenplay, you must present them with: - The main character(s) - The world they live in - The precipitating incident - The major conflict they face - The stakes of the story These are the elements that make up the concept of a story. As for the secondary characters, side stories, twists and revelations? Save all that for the pitch and the scri
André Pitié - 26/04/2022

Examples of loglines
The Godfather (1972) The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his underground empire to his reluctant son. The Fabulous Fate of Amélie Poulain (2001) Amélie is an innocent and naive young girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love... Cab Driver (1976) A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a nighttime cab driver in New York City, where the decadence and debauchery that prevail there feed his need for violent action. He attempts to rescue a pre-teen prostitute in the process. Matrix (1999) A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against his controllers. Memento (2000) A man creates an original device to help him remember certain things so he can track down his wife's killer without his short-term memory loss being an obstacle. The Exorcist (1973) When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother enlists the help of two priests to save her daughter. The Lion King (1994) A lion cub, heir to the king of the jungle, is deceived by a treacherous uncle into believing he caused his father's death and goes into exile out of desperation, only to learn his identity and responsibilities as an adult. The Truman Show (1998) An insurance salesman discovers that his entire life is a reality show.
André Pitié - 26/04/2022

What is the difference between a logline and a tagline?
A logline describes the story of a film in one or two sentences used to sell the film to producers and directors. A tagline is a short, striking slogan used to advertise a film to the general public. A logline is descriptive, a tagline is provocative. Example for the movie Alien (1979): Logline: In a distant future and space, on their way back to Earth, the crew of the Nostromo is interrupted during their cryo-sleep by a distress signal. They are awakened by "Mother" to answer the call. The crew is stalked by an unknown and deadly organism. Tagline : In space, nobody will hear you scream.
André Pitié - 26/04/2022