Scripted Development Deals: What Every Producer Needs to Know

Join this webinar focused on navigating scripted development from a deal perspective: from securing your rights to establishing terms with a buyer.

Event
Overview

This session will provide a practical, deal-focused overview of the scripted development process, arming you with the knowledge needed to navigate agreements confidently.

Business Affairs and Commercial Consultant, Serena Karp will guide you through protecting your intellectual property and negotiating and establishing agreements with potential buyers. You will gain key insights to ensure your creative work is properly secured and positioned for success.

The session will cover multiple critical stages of the development process, including:

  • Option agreements: understanding how to secure the right to develop material while maintaining flexibility and control.

  • Life rights: navigating the legal considerations when developing projects based on real people and their stories.

  • Writer agreements: structuring contracts that protect the interests of both writers and producers.

  • Shopping agreements: exploring how to present and pitch a project to potential buyers while safeguarding your rights.
     

Speaker

Serena  Karp

Serena Karp

Business Affairs and Commercial Consultant, SK Business and Media Services

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