Script Payment Clause Samples
The Script Payment clause defines the terms and conditions under which payments are made for scripts, such as screenplays or written works, in a contractual agreement. Typically, this clause outlines the payment schedule, including milestones like delivery, acceptance, or approval of the script, and may specify amounts or percentages due at each stage. It ensures that writers or creators are compensated fairly and predictably for their work, providing clarity and reducing disputes over payment timing and obligations.
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Script Payment. In consideration of the writing services undertaken by the Writer the BBC shall pay to the Writer the Script Fee payable in accordance with Deal Memo. The Script Fee shall acquire a Single Transmission of the Programme on a Primary Channel or in the case of commissions for Digital Channel the fee shall acquire 9 Playdays. The Script Fee buys the transmission package described above plus 30 days catch up video on demand, simultaneous European Cable transmission and worldwide Non-Theatric Use Drama £13,320 per hour (pro rata) Series and Serials £10,570 per hour (pro rata) The above rates apply to all scripts except in the case where a writer who has had less than 2 hours transmitted in which case a 20% reduction on the minimum rates above shall apply. On FDPP the BBC shall pay a further sum equal to 100% of the script fee as an advance against fees due in respect of any subsequent uses. The SUA would not apply to: Scripts for Long Running Series, commissions for Digital Channels and Daytime commissions Where a commission for a Digital Channel is transmitted on a non-Digital Channel the SUA will be paid (exceptionally the Writer and the Producer may agree that the SUA is not payable in the event that transmission on a non-Digital Channel is considered in the interests of re-commission). At this point a recoupment is made in accordance with the repeat rates listed in Schedule Seven. For repeat purposes television transmission hours are categorised as either peak, daytime, shoulder-peak or night-time. Special provisions apply to a repeat within 7 days of a previous transmission of the programme. Transmission Period Repeat Fee as percentage of Fee Narrative Repeat as percentage of Fee Peak (18.00 – 22.30) First peak repeat – 75% Second and subsequent - 100% 56.25% / 75% Shoulder Peak (22.30- 23.30) 40% 30% Daytime (09.25-18.00) 25% 18.75% Night-time (23.30- 09.25) 10% 7.5% If a repeat is transmitted over more than one time band as described above, then the higher value percentage payment shall apply. For Channel 4 commissions - following the 30 day catch up video on demand period further use of the programme on the video on demand service currently known as ‘All 4’ shall attract a payment of 5.6% of the prevailing producer ▇▇▇▇▇ per view rate in operation at the time. Clauses 17.2-17.5 are hereby replaced with the following. The Writer in recognising the needs of television production grants to the BBC the absolute and unlimited right to use the Script for all p...
Script Payment. In consideration of the writing services undertaken by the Writer the BBC shall pay to the Writer the Script Fee payable in accordance with Deal Memo. The Script Fee shall acquire a Single Transmission of the Programme on ITV (formerly ITV1) or in the case of commissions for ITV Digital Channels the fee shall acquire the following :-
Script Payment. 1.1 In consideration of the writing services undertaken by the Writer the BBC shall pay to the Writer the Script Fee payable in accordance with Deal Memo.
1.2 The Script Fee shall acquire a Single Transmission of the Programme on ITV (formerly ITV1) or in the case of commissions for ITV Digital Channels the fee shall acquire the following :-
(a) If the Programme is first broadcast on ITV Encore:
(i) the Script Fee shall acquire 8 Exhibition Weeks (a “Package”) permitting up to 2 Single Transmissions of the Programme per Exhibition Week on ITV Encore; and
(ii) the BBC (or its assignees or licensees, including the commissioning broadcaster) may purchase one or more further Packages upon payment of a fee equal to 50% of the basic Script Fee for each such further Package.
(b) If the Programme is first broadcast on another ITV Digital Channel :- The Script Fee shall acquire 9 Exhibition Weeks, during each Exhibition Week 4 Single Transmissions may be made. Please note the above specifications for ITV Digital Channels is subject to change and any variation to the above terms will be agreed with the Writer.
Script Payment. In consideration of the writing services undertaken by the Writer the BBC shallpay to the Writer the Script Fee payable in accordance with Deal Memo.
Script Payment. Payments shall be made to the Writer in the following stages:
(a) 50 percent of the agreed script fee (“Script Fee”) within seven days of signing the contract.
(b) A further 25 percent of the Script Fee on delivery of the first draft of the Script by the Writer to the Producer.
(c) The balance of 25% of the Script Fee on Acceptance as that term is defined in clause 14.
(d) On the first day of principal photography of the production a fee of 100% of the Script Fee as an advance in respect of all future uses including but not limited to television repeat fees and commercial exploitation including DVD and programmes sales in any media throughout the world. This payment is subject to the exceptions set out in Schedule B.
(e) All sums payable to the Writer shall be paid so as to be received within 14 working days of the date on which they are stated to be due and in all other circumstances by no later than the first day of principal photography.
(f) Repeat and other use fees including DVD/Video and extract fees shall be paid for as set out in Schedule B, C and D.
Script Payment. 1.1 In consideration of the writing services undertaken by the Writer the BBC shallpay to the Writer the Script Fee payable in accordance with Deal Memo.
1.2 The Script Fee shall acquire a Single Transmission of the Programme on a Primary Channel or in the case of commissions for Digital Channel the fee shall acquire 9 Playdays.
1.3 The Script Fee buys the transmission package described above plus 30 days catch up video on demand, simultaneous European Cable transmission and worldwide Non-Theatric Use