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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

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. High-end TV scripted production paperwork · ScreenSkills

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.