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“The first agreement” between a streamer, the WGGB and the Personal Managers’ Association covers “remuneration which will apply to U.K. writers” on Netflix commissioned series.
By Georg Szalai
Global Business Editor
Netflix U.K., the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and the Personal Managers’ Association (PMA), which represents agents in the U.K., have signed a deal, unveiled on Tuesday. It covers “remuneration which will apply to U.K. writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series,” they said.
The deal is effective as of Feb. 1, 2024 and is “the first agreement between a streaming service, the WGGB and the PMA,” they said.
Said Anne Mensah, vp U.K. content at Netflix: “Local writers are core to Netflix’s success in the U.K., and we are delighted to have reached a deal.”
Ellie Peers, WGGB general secretary, added: “For the first time in the U.K., writers working for a global streamer will have their rights enshrined in a collective trade union agreement and will enjoy improved terms and conditions. We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Netflix.”
And the PMA said: “We are thrilled to have finally agreed a trailblazing deal on terms for U.K. writers that moves away from granting rights in perpetuity and introduces a structure for ongoing payments.”
The writers’ union on Tuesday also posted a summary of key terms of the Netflix pact on the “Rates and Agreements” section of its website, adding: “WGGB members will shortly be able to view the full agreement by logging into the Members’ area of our website.”
Among the details listed there are such things as a minimum script fee of £17,000 ($21,700) for a one-off 60-minute show and £15,000 ($19,200) for a series. The initial script fee includes the right for Netflix to exploit the work worldwide for six months, along with non-theatrical and promotional rights.
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