Core Service

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Best Practice Guide

The guide for screenwriters and producers working together.

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Career Checklist

Individual advice and goal setting, slate creation, and how to get work as a screenwriter

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Contract Advice, Negotiation & Mediation

Navigate screenwriting contracts with confidence. Template agreements, contract advice, negotiation tips, and mediation assistance from NZWG.

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Copyright Information

For information on what copyright means, how long it lasts in New Zealand and overseas, what the exceptions to copyright are and more, click here.

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Credit Arbitration

Writers receive credits for the writing they have completed on any works. These credits are assigned, with agreement of the writer, by the Producer and are laid out in the Writers Agreement. For more information, click here.

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NZWG Rates Guide

Rates Guide recommending minimum rates for screenwriters based on current market rates and funding allocations.

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Screen Industry Workers Act

Your guide to understanding the Screen Industry Workers Act 2022 (SIWA). What will it mean for your and your work in the screen industry.

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Script Assessments

Script assessment service, providing valuable feedback from anonymous assessors at affordable rates for both members and non-members.

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Script Registration

Script registration to establish ownership priority for original works like scripts and screenplays.

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Tax Information

Click here for business and tax information for independent contractors.

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Writer Well-Being

The place where NZWG shares pearls of wisdom for staying healthy while working all day at a desk! Read more here.

Join the New Zealand Writers Guild

Become a member and access exclusive benefits and resources.

Tiers & Benefits

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