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W&DW Annual Congress Algiers
A large number of Societies of Authors Worldwide, met again to celebrate once again, the W&DW annual Congress held in the city of Algiers, Algeria on April 16th and 17th
A large number of musical composers , dramatic and audiovisual Authors gathered once again at the Latin American and Caribbean Committee 2018
Last April, a new meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Committee was held in the city of Antigua, Guatemala.
More than 1500 Italian Authors signed a petition against an attack on the Remuneration Rights of all Creators of the world
For months, SKY Italia has arbitrarily decided to retransmit the creative works without paying any remuneration for their use, acting against the Italian laws on author’s rights and fair remuneration.
Study on compulsory audiovisual remuneration
International legal study on the implementation of an inalienable right of Audiovisual Authors to obtain equitable remuneration for the exploitation of their works.
Author’s Rights vs Copyright
The system of “Author’s Rights” has traditionally been opposed to that of “Copyright “, particularly in the field of audiovisual and cinematographic production.
AN UNPARALLELED STEP: DASC has been authorized as a CMO by the Government of the Republic of Colombia
DASC – Directors Colombia – has been legally authorized in its legal status. The Colombian Directors now have a legal authorization as a CMO, ready for collecting and distributing author’s rights.
The pioneer of rights dies – Nelson Pereira dos Santos
The death of renowned Brazilian author Nelson Pereira dos Santos, brings shock and great sadness for the loss of the true father of Brazilian modern cinema.
Fairness Rocks, Fair reward for the creative contribution
For a long time, conglomerate owners of rights have not been able to guarantee that the creative artists behind the works receive an economically fair share for their creative contribution. It’s time for the change.
A large number of musical composers , dramatic and audiovisual Authors gathered once again at the Latin American and Caribbean Committee 2018
Last April, a new meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Committee was held in the city of Antigua, Guatemala.
NEW – Author’s Rights University: History, Culture, Industry
To understand the importance of Author’s Rights and know its history, culture and industry.
Audiovisual organisations unveil new international legal study supporting fair remuneration for audiovisual authors
Audiovisual organisations unveil new international legal study supporting fair remuneration for audiovisual authors.
W&DW Executive Committee Meeting – Buenos Aires – Video
W&DW ExCo was able to discuss and plan about next steps and objectives for this 2018 as has announced a support program for new authors’ societies.
