영화 분야 시나리오 표준계약서에 관한 연구

Abstract

Even though the size of film industry is increasing, according to ‘a survey on the work environment of screenwriters’ announced by Korean Film Council, the majority of screenwriters had experienced the imposition of unfair contracts such as unpaid payment for writing, termless writing, missing credits, and copyright infringement. Also, the reality of poor working conditions damages pride as a creator and results in the change of field from the film industry. Therefore, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism provided a standard contract for screenwriters in the field of films in order to establish fair and clear standards and copyright protection. The standard contract for screenwriters consists of four categories: usage permission to film, transfer of a right, scripts and adaptation. The main contents are the definitions of terms, payment for writing, copyrights, actions in suspension of contract, credit, conflict resolution, etc. Producers might avoid using the standard contract for screenwriters due to copyright problems, but to protect the rights as creators, writers are demanded to clearly recognize the contents when a contract is signed and use the standard contract. However, we cannot compel the film producers to adopt the standard contract for screenwriters. So, the policy establishment and support of government is required, and it is necessary for producers and writers to have the understanding and willingness about the standard contract.