Pre-production · term
Book rights
Screen adaptation rights licensed or acquired from the owner of a literary work.
In practice
The agreement defines the work, formats, sequels, characters, author services, credit, approvals, payments, and reversion.
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Sources
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
- High-end TV scripted production paperwork · ScreenSkills
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.