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Maybe you've heard of a fellow writer with a script that got optioned and thought "Good for them, but what does that actually entail?" Do producers pay writers when they option material? If so, how much is normal? What are the typical terms of an option agreement, and what rights do the writers have over their material while the option is in place?
Entertainment attorney Sean Pope is here to give you the answers to all this and more! This webinar is for anyone who wants to be prepared and knowledgable when an option agreement is on the table.
This 90-Minute Webinar Will Cover:
- Options vs. other agreements
- Standard terms and conditions
- Compensation
- Negotiation
- Audience Q&A
Sean Pope works with producers and production companies focusing on all aspects of production legal services from development to distribution, with a particular focus towards documentaries and docu-series.
He serves as production counsel for Emmy award-winning companies Boardwalk Pictures (CHEF'S TABLE, CHEER) and Scout Productions (QUEER EYE), as well as Caliwood Pictures (A NICE GIRL LIKE YOU) and The Solution Entertainment Group (KILLERMAN, LINE OF DUTY, HONEST THIEF). Other recent highlights include 2021 Tribeca Film Festival titles ACCEPTED, CLAYDREAM and NO MAN OF GOD and A.V. Rockwell’s directorial debut A THOUSAND AND ONE.
Sean enjoys being a part of teams that help elevate unconventional stories, and he delights in sharing his experience with young producers, writers and lawyers when he has the opportunity.
Questions?
If you have any questions or any trouble accessing the recording, email our Director of Education Alexandra Davies at alex@roadmapwriters.com!