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WGA Minimums Guide: How Much Screenwriters Earn for Feature Film Scripts

Feature Films:

- Low-Budget Feature Film (less than $500,000):

Writer's fee: $19,520

Additional compensation (if the film makes a profit): 10% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Medium-Budget Feature Film ($500,000 - $2,500,000):

Writer's fee: $70,120

Additional compensation: 10% of Adjusted Gross Receipts up to $2,500,000, then 5% above $2,500,000

- High-Budget Feature Film (more than $2,500,000):

Writer's fee: $135,920

Additional compensation: 5% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

Television Episodes (1 Hour):

- Drama/Comedy series:

Writer's fee: $16,065

Additional compensation (if the episode makes a profit): 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Miniseries:

Writer's fee: $16,065 (per episode)

Additional compensation: 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Made-for-TV Movie:

Writer's fee: $16,065

Additional compensation: 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

Television Episodes (30 Minutes):

- Drama/Comedy series:

Writer's fee: $12,130 (per episode)

Additional compensation: 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Miniseries:

Writer's fee: $12,130 (per episode)

Additional compensation: 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

New Media (Streaming Services):

- Feature Films:

Writer's fee: $3,000 + 5% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Television Episodes (1 Hour):

Writer's fee: $1,500 + 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

- Television Episodes (30 Minutes):

Writer's fee: $950 + 2% of Adjusted Gross Receipts

* The above minimums are absolute minimums and may be negotiated higher between the writer and the production company.

* The WGA also has minimums for work on commercials, games, animation, and other creative content.

* For detailed information on WGA minimums and rules, consult the WGA website or seek legal advice.

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