Netflix U.K., the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and the Individual Supervisors’ Organization (PMA), which stands for representatives in the U.K., have actually authorized a deal, revealed on Tuesday. It covers “remuneration which will apply to U.K. writers on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series,” they stated.
The deal works as of Feb. 1, 2024 and is “the first agreement between a streaming service, the WGGB and the PMA,” they stated.
Said Anne Mensah, vp U.K. material 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 basic assistant, included:“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 stated:“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 authors’ union on Tuesday likewise published a recap of crucial terms of the Netflix deal on the “Rates and Agreements” area of its web site, including:“WGGB members will shortly be able to view the full agreement by logging into the Members’ area of our website.”
Amongst the information detailed there are such points as a minimal manuscript cost of ₤ 17,000 ($ 21,700) for a one-off 60-minute program and ₤ 15,000 ($ 19,200) for a series. The first manuscript cost consists of the right for Netflix to manipulate the job worldwide for 6 months, in addition to non-theatrical and marketing civil liberties.