Work-for-Hire (WFH)
A work-for-hire agreement means that the employer, not the creator, owns the rights to the work produced under the contract.
Workshop
A workshop is a hands-on training session where entertainment professionals practice and learn new skills, often focusing on specific aspects like acting or directing.
Wrap
Wrap refers to the completion of filming or production on a film, TV show, or other media project, signaling the end of the production phase.
Writer’s Room
A writer’s room is the collaborative space where TV writers brainstorm, outline, and write scripts for episodes, often under the guidance of a showrunner.
Writers
Writers create scripts and screenplays for films, TV shows, and plays, crafting dialogue, plot, and character arcs for various media productions.
Writers Guild of America (WGA)
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) represents screenwriters and TV writers, protecting intellectual property and ensuring fair pay and residuals.
Unboxing
Unboxing refers to the act of unpacking and showcasing a product on video, giving viewers a first look at the product and its packaging.
Understudy
An understudy is an actor who learns a role and is ready to step in if the main actor cannot perform, ensuring the show goes on.
Union
A union is an organized group representing the rights and interests of actors, crew members, and entertainment professionals, negotiating for fair wages and working conditions.
Unit Production Manager (UPM)
A Unit Production Manager (UPM) manages the daily operations of a film or TV production, overseeing budgets, schedules, and logistics.