

Screenplay for a feature-length theatrical motion picture radio play or teleplay 90 minutes or longer

Radio play or teleplay more than 60 minutes and less than 90 minutes. Story for a radio or television program 90 minutes or longer or story for a feature-length theatrical motion picture or breakdown for a non-primetime serial 90 minutes or longer. Screenplay for a short subject theatrical motion picture or for a radio play or teleplay 30 minutes through 60 minutes. Story for a radio or television program or breakdown for a non-primetime serial more than 60 minutes and less than 90 minutes “Created By” credit given pursuant to the separation of rights provisions of the WGA Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement in addition to other units accrued for the literary material on which the “Created By” credit is based. Television format for a new serial or series Teleplay or radio play less than 30 minutes shall be prorated in five-minute increments Story for a short subject theatrical motion picture of any length or for a radio or television program or breakdown for a non-primetime serial 30 minutes through 60 minutes. Story for a radio or television program less than 30 minutes shall be prorated in increments of 10 minutes or less. Upon final qualification, Associate membership is available for a total of three years at a cost of $100 per year, payable to the Writers Guild of America West.įor each complete week of employment within the Guild's jurisdiction on a week-to-week basis. Upon final qualification for Current membership, an initiation fee of $2,500 is due, payable to the Writers Guild of America West.Īssociate membership: In order to be eligible for Associate membership a writer must acquire less than 24 units in the three years preceding application. Depending upon the number of units earned, a writer may be eligible for either Current (full) membership, or Associate (partial) membership.Ĭurrent membership: In order to be eligible for Current membership a writer must acquire a minimum of 24 units in the three years preceding application.


We work on a unit system (described in detail below*) based on writing employment and/or sales within the Guild's jurisdiction and with a "signatory" company (a company that has signed the Guild's collective bargaining agreement). If you're interested in becoming a member of the Writers Guild of America West, here's what you need to know: Screenplays of the 21st Century (so far).Discrimination in Hiring & Representation.
