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it can vary widely, but generally there is a floor of $109K (WGA minimum) against anywhere from 2.5 to 5% of the production budget (NOT including the marketing budget).
Independently financed movies can vary more, generally giving a higher percentage to the writers.
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∙ 9y agoA screenwriter can make up to $500,000 per script. There are minimum salaries for screenwriters if they have joined the Writers Guild of America.
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