![]() ![]() Guild minimums are 22K for a rewrite and 11K for a polish (the difference between the two is something you can duke out with the producer). If you’re already established, there’s plenty of work rewriting and polishing, though. The days of six figure spec scripts are gone the way of Amanda Bynes job offers. If you’re making tons of money, you can afford all these fees and still get yourself a nice two seater sportscar with seat warmers and everything. Maybe you shouldn’t quit your day job after all. ![]() And if it’s your first script sale, you’ll have to join the writer’s guild, that’s another $1,500. And don’t forget Uncle Sam, taxes will take a nice chunk out. Take out another 15 to 20 percent for your manager. Now, take your money and subtract 10 percent for your agent. Again, for a famous screenwriter, double that figure. Guild minimum for a feature script with a completed treatment (basically a summary of everything that happens in the film) is worth $67,804 minimum (that includes a treatment, a first draft and a final draft – so this is more of a work for hire situation and could take from six months up to a year to complete to a studio or producer’s satisfaction). If you have a super high concept picture that’s hot, or are an established hit scribe, you can double that figure. If you’re a new, unproven writer, expect this. Average Salary: $200,000 Expected Lifetime Earnings: $8,349,600Īccording to the guardians of the gate, the WGA, the minimum you can get for the sale of an original screenplay is $45,556 – this includes two drafts, a first and a final. ![]()
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