FAQs

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Contracts

I've been sent a contract and don't understand it. Where can I get some advice?

NZWG offers contract advice services to members (this service is unavailable to non-members). Where NZWG can't answer questions on copyright and contractual issues they will recommend the writer enlists the services of a lawyer.

What's an option?

Commonly, an option allows a producer (or other party such as a Production Company) the exclusive right to represent a work and secure finance for it before having to pay the work's owner the full purchase price for the rights. Option agreements allow this right for a limited time. When the option is exercised the work is purchased (by way of a purchase agreement).

How do get advice from NZWG on my contract?

NZWG members should contact guildhq@nzwg.org.nz to seek specific advice. Please allow a 10 day turnaround on all advice.

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