| We are currently
accepting submissions for feature length film
screenplays only. No shorts or treatments.
Submissions must be formatted to industry
standards: Font size no less than Courier
12 point. Margins no less than one (1) inch.
The Screenwriters Federation reserves the right
to refuse any submission. Prices subject to
change without notice. Complete the submission
agreement below and mail your screenplay with
a cashiers check or money or to:
Screenwriters
Federation of America
ATTN: Coverage Department
578 Washington Blvd. Suite 149
Marina del Rey, California 90292
Personal checks accepted. However, your script
will not be assigned to an Analyst until
your funds have cleared. Outside California,
this generally takes 7-10 working days.
Certified Funds will expedite your submission.
Make sure you first register your work with
the United States Copyright Office and/or
ProtectRite™.
This is for your own protection.
Release
Agreement
1. SUBMISSION. I submit to you, subject
to the terms and conditions herein, the
material, including title and all other
elements thereof, herein collectively
called "Material".
2.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF SUBMITTOR. I agree and
understand that:
a).
Because of your position in the entertainment
industry you receive many ideas, formats,
stories, premises, suggestions, plots, and
other materials which you do not solicit
or otherwise request; b). you do not accept,
consider, or review material unless the
person submitting has signed this Agreement;
c). you would not accept, consider, or review
the Material if I did not sign this Agreement;
d). no confidential relationship is established
by submitting the Material to you; e). said
material is submitted for Coverage/Analysis
only and shall not be used for any other
purpose without my written permission; f).
your use of property containing elements
similar to or identical with protectible
literary property contained in my Material
shall not obligate you to me in any manner
if you have obtained such property either
heretofore or hereafter from sources other
than mine; g). I shall retain all rights
to submit Material to persons other than
you
3.
CONSIDERATION. In consideration of my execution
of this agreement and for the payment attached,
you agree within a reasonable time from
receipt of said Material to cause the Material
to be reviewed and evaluated by the SGA
Analyst assigned with that responsibility.
I understand size of Coverage/Analysis will
vary based upon condition and complexity
of said Material. I understand as part of
your Coverage process, the SGA Analyst will
make notes directly on my Material.
4.
RETURN OF MATERIAL. I have retained at least
on copy or duplicate of the Material submitted
herewith. You will make a reasonable effort
to return the Material to me; however, you
shall not be responsible to me financially
or otherwise, for any inadvertent loss,
damage or destruction to; said Material.
I hereby release you of and from any and
all liability for loss of, or damage to,
said Material.
I
am sole owner and author of the submitted
Material, and I have the exclusive right
and authority to submit the Material to
you upon the terms and conditions set forth
herein. I hereby state that I have read
and understand this agreement and that no
oral representation of any kind have been
made to me and that this agreement states
our entire understanding.
Submitting
Screenwriter
| Signature:
______________________________________________ |
Date:
_______________________________ |
Additional
Screenwriter(s)
| Signature:
______________________________________________ |
Date:
_______________________________ |
| Signature:
______________________________________________ |
Date:
_______________________________ |
For
SGA Official Use Only
Acknowledged
& Agreed by:
Screenwriters
Federation of America
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