On 7 October 2026, FERA, FSE and the SAA welcomed Members of the European Parliament to a dinner in Strasbourg, co-hosted by Sabine Verheyen, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Emma Rafowicz, Vice-Chair of the CULT Committee.
Watch our online expert seminar on Article 18 of the DSM Directive - organised at a pivotal moment for its EU-level review and the ongoing CJEU Streamz case.
Exclusive screening in Brussels of “Mr Nobody against Putin” by Pasha Talankin and David Borenstein. The Screening will be preceded by a short panel discussion “When Regulation enables Creation: Enforcing the Audiovisual Media Services Directive”.
Following the success of our first regional seminar in Belgrade (2023), AIPA, ZAPA and the SAA, in partnership with AZAS, are co-organised a second gathering, in Skopje. The focus was on empowering collective management organisations (CMOs) in Central and Eastern Europe so that screenwriters and directors can receive fair remuneration for the use of their works.
In a rapidly evolving landscape, audiovisual authors' rights face unprecedented challenges. While the AI Act represents significant progress, the intersection with copyright law enforcement remains largely unresolved. European authors, other rightholders and CMOs struggle to maintain control over their works as AI companies seek to circumvent licensing obligations, and existing legal frameworks prove ineffective. For Europe's screenwriters and directors, these technological disruptions threaten the very
To celebrate the announcement of the five films nominated for the 2026 LUX Audience Award, the SAA partnered with the Federation of European Film Directors and the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe to invite Members of the European Parliament, authors, and our members to dine and socialise together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
“Beyond the Credits: Strengthening Audiovisual Authors’ Rights” – a side-event organised by CISAC, FESAAL and SAA at the 46th session of the WIPO Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights.