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    Audiovisual authors speak out and urge WIPO Copyright Committee to address their rights

    Read more — 10.04.2025
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    Press release: Poland secures fair remuneration for audiovisual authors online under EU copyright law

    Read more — 24.09.2024
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    Joint press release: Celebrate cultural diversity and act for creators, ask European authors’ organisations

    Read more — 19.09.2024
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    Press release: Creators’ rights organisations call for reversal of Finland's drastic cuts to private copying compensation

    Read more — 05.08.2024
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    Press release: Audiovisual authors’ organisations call on EU citizens to vote!

    Read more — 07.05.2024
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    Joint statement: European creators and rightsholders call for the approval of the EU AI Act

    Read more — 01.02.2024
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    Press release: Transparency obligations are essential elements of the AI Act

    Read more — 14.12.2023
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    Press release: EU Parliament resolution: Fair remuneration vital for authors’ status

    Read more — 21.11.2023
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    SAA position paper: AI must serve society and enhance human creativity

    Read more — 04.10.2023
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    Press release: EU legislators: strengthen the transparency obligations of the AI Act

    Read more — 29.09.2023
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    Joint press release: Audiovisual Authors' Rights in Europe and Latin America

    Read more — 14.03.2023
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    Takeaways from SAA’s expert seminar: ECL helps audiovisual authors, state Nordic copyright experts

    Read more — 15.12.2022
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    Press release: Congratulations to Slovenia for adopting new law for authors’ rights

    Read more — 17.10.2022
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    Press release: 1-year past implementation deadline of the EU Copyright Directives: Authors deserve more!

    Read more — 07.06.2022
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    Press release: Audiovisual authors’ organisations stand in solidarity with Ukraine

    Read more — 28.02.2022
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    Joint statement: DSA - Missed opportunity to make the Internet safer

    Read more — 28.01.2022
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    Joint letter: DSA - Plenary holds cards to building a safer internet

    Read more — 19.01.2022
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    Joint press release: Lights and action on authors' royalties

    Read more — 07.10.2021
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    Press release: Be bold and implement Article 18 with a statutory right to remuneration, advise legal experts Member States

    Read more — 07.06.2021
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    Joint press release: European Creative Documentaries, the leftovers of the new MEDIA programme

    Read more — 20.05.2021
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    Press release: Performers and audiovisual authors call on Member States to entrust CMOs to manage their royalties

    Read more — 17.03.2021
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    Press release: CMOs are a safety net for authors, but there must be other lifelines in the current crisis

    Read more — 09.03.2021
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    Press release: Collective management organisations support authors during the COVID-19 crisis

    Read more — 29.05.2020
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    Press release: One year after the EU Copyright Directive

    Read more — 26.03.2020
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    Press release: Celebrating European film and defending artistic freedom

    Read more — 27.11.2019
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    Press release: FERA and SAA support Croatian Audiovisual Authors resisting censorship

    Read more — 22.11.2019
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    Joint letter to EU leaders: Investing in our culture is investing in our future

    Read more — 21.11.2019
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    Press release: Collective Management Organisations put the Copyright Directive’s words into action

    Read more — 04.07.2019
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    Press release: “From May 23 to 26, let’s go vote!”

    Read more — 21.05.2019
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    Press release: The Society of Audiovisual Authors elects a new board of directors

    Read more — 29.03.2019
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    Press release: A new EU Copyright law – a long-fought battle won

    Read more — 26.03.2019
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    Press release: First ever EU-wide study finds audiovisual authors struggling to make ends meet and to maintain sustainable careers

    Read more — 22.03.2019
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    Open letter: Dear Members of the European Parliament,

    Read more — 13.03.2019
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    Joint press release: Copyright Directive negotiators recognise European filmmakers’ right to benefit from the success of their works

    Read more — 14.02.2019
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    Joint press release: LUX Film Prize finalists’ plea to EU decision makers: audiovisual creators should be linked to the life of their works

    Read more — 13.11.2018
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    21,000 petition signatories in support of Europe’s screenwriters and directors handed over to EU Commissioner Gabriel

    Read more — 24.10.2018
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    Joint press release: The European Parliament confirms its support for authors’ rights in the Digital Single Market

    Read more — 12.09.2018
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    Press release: 165 European screenwriters and directors call on the European Parliament to adopt the Copyright Directive

    Read more — 03.09.2018
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    Joint statement: The EU Copyright Directive - a crucial vote to support European creators

    Read more — 28.08.2018
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    Press release: The European Parliament delays the adoption of the Copyright Directive

    Read more — 05.07.2018
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    Joint press release: The European Parliament’s report on the Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market: a first good step for audiovisual authors

    Read more — 20.06.2018
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    Joint press release: Performers and audiovisual authors unite calling for unwaivable remuneration right for on-demand exploitation in the Copyright Directive

    Read more — 29.05.2018
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    Joint press release: Audiovisual organisations unveil new international legal study supporting fair remuneration for audiovisual authors

    Read more — 14.05.2018
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    Press release: SAA welcomes the reformed Audiovisual Media Services Directive: promoting and investing in European audiovisual works

    Read more — 27.04.2018
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    Joint press release: Audiovisual services - for a fair level playing field

    Read more — 11.04.2018
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    It is time to act: support fair remuneration for audiovisual authors online

    Read more — 31.01.2018
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    Screenwriters and Directors demand fair payment for online use of their work

    Read more — 14.11.2017
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    European Copyright: Parliament committees vote for an unwaivable right to fair remuneration for audiovisual authors

    Read more — 11.07.2017
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    European Parliament committee declines to support audiovisual authors in copyright vote

    Read more — 08.06.2017
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    AVMS Directive – Great progress to support Europe’s audiovisual works

    Read more — 24.05.2017
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    Call of European Filmmakers - Festival de Cannes 2017

    Read more — 22.05.2017
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    Portability Regulation – Audiovisual authors regret holes in final agreement

    Read more — 20.02.2017
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    European Parliament calls for Right to Fair Remuneration for Authors

    Read more — 14.12.2016
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    Screenwriters and directors call on European Parliament to put authors at heart of copyright reform

    Read more — 23.11.2016
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    SAA welcomes European Parliament moves to promote European film and TV

    Read more — 26.09.2016
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    Copyright package: Progress undermined by failure to strengthen rights of authors

    Read more — 14.09.2016
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    Europe’s Audiovisual Future – welcome progress on promotion of European works

    Read more — 25.05.2016
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    Clemency for Keywan Karimi

    Read more — 13.04.2016
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    European Copyright: Commission commits to action on authors’ remuneration

    Read more — 09.12.2015
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    Authors’ remuneration must be central to Commission copyright strategy

    Read more — 18.11.2015
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    Authors on everyone’s lips but forgotten in European Parliament resolution

    Read more — 09.07.2015
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    Fair remuneration for creators “crucial” states European Parliament resolution

    Read more — 09.06.2015
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    SAA ready to help make Digital Single Market work for audiovisual authors

    Read more — 07.05.2015
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    European screenwriters and directors call for a digital fair deal

    Read more — 23.03.2015
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    Screenwriters & directors look to European Parliament to put authors back at the heart of culture and copyright/authors’ rights

    Read more — 16.12.2014
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    Authors’ and performers’ organisations welcome Castex report on Private Copying

    Read more — 11.02.2014
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    European Authors’ and Performers’ Organisations Welcome Draft Report On Private Copying Levies

    Read more — 15.10.2013
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    European Screenwriters and Directors societies welcome audiovisual exclusion from TTIP

    Read more — 17.06.2013
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    European cinema congratulates the European parliament for its vote in favour of culture

    Read more — 24.05.2013
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    Words are not enough - European cinema welcomes Commission support & calls for formal exclusion of audiovisual from negotiation mandate

    Read more — 23.04.2013
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    Rightholders’ statement on Mr Vitorino’s recommendations

    Read more — 06.02.2013
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    SAA initial reaction to Vitorino reccomendations

    Read more — 01.02.2013
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    SAA welcomes EC copyright work plan – creators’ petition reaches 16,000 signatures

    Read more — 05.12.2012
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    Creators object to tech companies’ suggestion to replace private copying levies by state fund systems

    Read more — 15.10.2012
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    Declaration on Private Copying Remuneration

    Read more — 25.09.2012
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    Creators welcome European Parliament call for end to buyout contracts

    Read more — 11.09.2012
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    An End To Buyouts In Europe - SAA, FERA, FSE Joint Statement

    Read more — 10.04.2012
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    Private copying remuneration – new study highlights positive impact

    Read more — 28.03.2012
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    European Rightholders Welcome New Private Copying Mediator

    Read more — 24.11.2011
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    SAA White Paper opens debate on audiovisual authors’ rights and remuneration in Europe

    Read more — 21.02.2011
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    European directors’ and screenwriters’ societies launch a new association in Brussels

    Read more — 11.05.2010
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