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Venice Declaration

Published on 03.09.2018

We are numerous screenwriters and directors who signed the FERA/FSE/SAA petition for a modernized EU copyright framework that includes all creators. Today, the petition is supported by more than 18,700 signatories from over 100 countries worldwide.

Press release: 165 European screenwriters and directors call on the European Parliament to adopt the Copyright Directive

Published on 03.09.2018

On the occasion of the 75^th Venice International Film Festival, 165 screenwriters and directors across Europe have come together in the “Venice Declaration” to call on the European Parliament

Joint statement: The EU Copyright Directive - a crucial vote to support European creators

Published on 28.08.2018

On 12 September, MEPs will vote in plenary on the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. FERA, FSE and SAA call on the European Parliament to foster European creation in the digital age and effectively promote the right for authors to a fair and proportionate remuneration.

Joint message: the European Parliament needs more time to reach a position on copyright reform

Published on 05.07.2018

We need an Internet that is fair and sustainable for all.

Press release: The European Parliament delays the adoption of the Copyright Directive

Published on 05.07.2018

The Society of Audiovisual Authors (SAA) regrets that the European Parliament’s plenary did not endorse the report by the Legal Affairs’ Committee on the Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market.

Joint message: Uphold the mandate on Copyright in plenary vote to support creation in Europe

Published on 26.06.2018

Call to honourable members of the European Parliament - Europe's cultural and creative sector ask for your support

Joint press release: The European Parliament’s report on the Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market: a first good step for audiovisual authors

Published on 20.06.2018

The Federation of European Film Directors (FERA), the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) and the Society of Audiovisual Authors (SAA) welcome the vote of the Legal Affairs’ Committee in favour of a new Article -14a

Open letter from performers and audiovisual authors

Published on 04.06.2018

On 4 June 2018 performers and audiovisual authors wrote an open letter to members of the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament.

Joint press release: Performers and audiovisual authors unite calling for unwaivable remuneration right for on-demand exploitation in the Copyright Directive

Published on 29.05.2018

29 May, 2018 - Today, performers, audiovisual authors’ and their representative organisations came together in the European Parliament at an event co-hosted by MEPs

Joint press release: Audiovisual organisations unveil new international legal study supporting fair remuneration for audiovisual authors

Published on 14.05.2018

May 14, 2018 – Organisations representing authors in the audiovisual sector today welcomed a new global study calling for legal reforms to help screenwriters and directors earn royalties for the use of their works.

Manifesto: For an online directory of European films

Published on 14.05.2018

14 May, 2018 - Today, the visibility of European films is still insufficient and there is still an important margin for improvement on distribution, promotion and findability on online platforms.

Press release: SAA welcomes the reformed Audiovisual Media Services Directive: promoting and investing in European audiovisual works

Published on 27.04.2018

The Society of Audiovisual Authors welcomes the agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission on the reform of EU rules governing audiovisual media services. It thanks policy makers for their willingness to lay down new rules to adapt the European framework to the emergence of digital platforms.