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option agreements
Low Budget Screenplays for Sale: What They Really Cost to Buy

Low Budget Screenplays for Sale: What They Really Cost to Buy

What low budget actually means under WGA, SAG-AFTRA and IATSE rules, what option fees really run, and which script marketplaces survived the 2025 shutdown wave. Real numbers, no guesswork.

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How to Negotiate a Screenplay Purchase Without Getting Lowballed

How to Negotiate a Screenplay Purchase Without Getting Lowballed

What a screenplay deal is actually worth, how option agreements work, what agents and managers cost, and which contract terms should make you walk away from the table.

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Buying a Screenplay as a First Time Producer: Full Checklist

Buying a Screenplay as a First Time Producer: Full Checklist

What an option actually buys you, how chain of title works, which WGA rules bind a signatory, and what the paperwork around a screenplay acquisition really costs before you shoot.

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Screenplay Option Agreement Explained: What You're Signing Away

Screenplay Option Agreement Explained: What You're Signing Away

What a screenplay option really is: the fee, the period, how the purchase price is set, and the reversion and sequel clauses that decide what you keep.

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How to Sell a Screenplay Without an Agent: What Actually Works in 2026

How to Sell a Screenplay Without an Agent: What Actually Works in 2026

A grounded guide to selling a screenplay without representation, covering query letters, the attorney route, contests, the real WGA floor, and option terms.

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