FAQs

NZWG recommends that you and the other writer(s) should create a Collaborator(s) agreement which should include some of the following elements – ownership of the work, credits, intended use (ie: feature film, web series, short film) of the works created.

You will need to ensure when you get your project to a point of attracting a Producer / Production Company, that all agreements reflect the two roles you are wanting to fulfil on your project. Writing and directing are both very distinct tasks, and need to be compensated appropriately through fees, credits and scheduling.