The principle of an appropriate and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers will be laid down for the first time in European copyright law.
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The President of France defends the protection of Author’s Rights on the Internet
The 13th edition of the Internet Governance Forum, held in Paris between 12th and 14th November 2018, organized by UNESCO, counted at its opening ceremony with the participation of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, who defended the value and importance of creativity, as well as the need for their protection on the internet.
AMAZING: YouTube CEO urges ‘creators’ to oppose Article 13 of EU’s Copyright Directive
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has given a glimpse of the lobbying angle that parent company Google will use in the months to come to fight against the European Union’s proposed Copyright Directive. In a blogpost, the executive urged “creators” who are us.
MOSFILM Studios of RUSSIA welcomes the W&DW Creators Council.
In the framework of the meeting with the Executive Committee of W&DW, its member authors, have been invited to meet the nearly century-old MOSFILM Studios.
Remuneration rights for Creators on Internet : 438 in favor, 226 against and 39 abstentions, the Creators take the lead
(Español) El polémico texto, aprobado con 438 votos a favor y 226 en contra, da un paso más para convertirse en directiva.
A HUGE STEP! The European Parliament has listened to the authors: it carries out the reform of copyright in the Digital Single Market.
Today, Europe has made a historic step, which undoubtedly is the trigger for other territories: The European Parliament has approved the proposal for reform of copyright on the Internet today.
Who’s Calling the Shots? A report on gender inequality among directors working in UK TV
Today Directors UK launches its new report on gender inequality among directors working in UK television. We reveal that despite the promise of action, the gender gap continues to widen…
Writers and Directors Worldwide gathers its Executive Committee in Moscow: it continues to open the way for Author’s Rights
After the well-attended annual conference of Writers and Directors Worldwide held in Algeria last April, the Writers and Directors Worldwide Executive Committee meets again, this time in the city of Moscow, Russia, next October.
Authors’ struggle still continues
The creators of the entire world, deeply regret that the Plenary of the European Parliament has not endorsed the JURI report on the Copyright Directive in the Digital Single Market. Today more than ever, the united Authors will be strengthened to find a principle of equity and proportional remuneration for the authors and the exploitation of their works.