Option Agreements vs Shopping Agreements: Turning a Screenplay, Novel, Board Game, Video Game and more into Film and Television

Whether a creator has designed an immersive tabletop game, written a page turning novel, or developed an innovative video game – receiving interest from others in turning their creative work (Property) into a television show or movie is an exciting prospect. This article will break down the two main agreements that producers will approach creators with to acquire the rights to that creators’ property.