News

Latin America achieves new levels of partnership with the creation of FESAAL in Cuba

13 December 2018

Scriptwriters, directors and theatrical drama authors across Latin America have a new federation to advocate for their right to live from their creations with the Latin American Audiovisual Authors’ Federation (FESAAL). More than ten collective management organisations from across Latin…

Joint statement: The EU urgently needs remuneration rules for authors and performers

10 December 2018

Council News, Europe, Lobbying

European and international authors and performers’ organisations from all sectors urge Member States to support the much-needed Article -14 providing for fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers in the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. Proposed…

APASER President Laza at Kigali Audiovisual Forum

Improvements to audiovisual licensing across Africa brings APASER to Rwanda

26 November 2018

Africa

Algeria, Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast are the primary contributors to audiovisual collections in Africa according to CISAC’s 2018 Global Collections Report. The low figures come predominately from a lack of effective licensing. To address this gap, the Rwanda…

W&DW in Russia – Photo Gallery

9 November 2018

Events

Writers & Directors Worldwide recently visited the Russia Federation for days of meetings to increase ties with Russian authors as well as to learn about its vast film history and its growing market. Read more about this important visit here.…

W&DW comes to Moscow to build cooperation with Russian filmmakers and authors

9 November 2018

Events

Upon the invitation of sister host society Russian Union of Rights Holders (RUR), Writers & Directors Worldwide’s Executive Committee went to the Russia Federation for days of meetings to increase ties with Russian authors as well as to learn about…

Digital royalties to creators top €1 billion as global collections rise 6.2% to €9.6 billion

8 November 2018

Council News

Paris, November 8th, 2018 – Global royalties’ collections for creators of music, audiovisual, visual arts, drama and literature rose to a record high of €9.6 billion in 2017, up 6.2% on the previous year, according to the 2018 Global Collections…

W&DW brings the Audiovisual Campaign to the World Conference of Screenwriters

15 October 2018

Events

Writers & Directors Worldwide joined screenwriters from throughout the world for the World Conference of Screenwriters (WCOS) in Berlin on October 10th and 11th. Hosted by the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE), the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds (IAWG)…

Writers & Directors Worldwide welcomes EU Copyright Directive vote for authors’ rights

12 September 2018

Europe

Fair and proportionate remuneration moves closer to reality for authors in Europe while additional support is needed throughout the world September 12th, 2018 – Representing audiovisual creators in 69 countries, Writers & Directors Worldwide (W&DW) today celebrates the vote by…

Video | Why EU Copyright Vote Matters (Warning: Partial Nudity)

10 September 2018

Europe

#EUROPEFORCREATORS Learn more about the copyright directive on http://www.europeforcreators.eu

Writers & Directors Worldwide backs European directors and screenwriters’ call on EU Copyright Directive

3 September 2018

Europe

From the Venice International Film Festival, a call for support from the European Parliament September 3rd, 2018 – Writers & Directors Worldwide, representing audiovisual creators in 69 countries across the world, today rallies behind a call by scores of European…

SAA: Call to Honourable Members of the European Parliament – Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sector Ask For Your Support

29 June 2018

Europe

Writers & Directors Worldwide would like to share the following statement, released today by the Society of Audiovisual Authors (SAA): Uphold the mandate on copyright in plenary vote to support creation in Europe We represent 4.5% of EU GDP and…

Audiovisual Organisations Unveil International Legal Study Supporting Fair Remuneration for Audiovisual Authors

19 June 2018

Lobbying

Commissioned by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and Writers & Directors Worldwide, this international legal study is the first-ever comprehensive examination of global legislation to support reforms bringing fair payment to audiovisual authors. It is…