The opening of the next International Congress of Creators in Algeria will be carried out by the Minister of Culture of Algeria Mr. Azzedine Mihoubi, renowned …
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Next W&DW Annual Congress – Algiers 2018 – 16th-17th April
Writers and Directors Worldwide – W&DW – will hold its Next Annual Congress to be held in the city of Algiers – Algeria, Africa – next April 16th and 17th.
Tribune Of European Filmmakers
European culture means putting together all singularities, all ways of life and points of view, all traditions, languages and histories that define each country.
Prolific African Filmmaker Idrissa Ouedraogo Dies at 64
Burkina Faso’s Idrissa Ouedraogo, a towering figure of African cinema, died at the age of 64 on Sunday, according to a statement from the national filmmakers guild.
European Directors And Screenwriters Back New Author’s Rights Legislation
The 126 signatories, including directors Alan Parker, Stefan Ruzowitzky and Agnieszka Holland, are pushing for the European Union to adopt a law that would force online platforms to better compensate copyright holders.
CONGRATULATIONS! DASC – Directors Colombia
After the long fight concluded with the sanction of the Pepe Sanchez’s Law – which installs remuneration rights for Directors and Screenwriters in the entire Colombian territory.
Writers & Directors Worldwide Elects New Presidency and Executive Committee at 2017 Congress in Venice
Writers & Directors Worldwide, the council dedicated to fighting for audiovisual authors’ rights, has elected Argentinean film director and screenwriter, Horacio Maldonado, as its new president.
Directors UK figures sign open letter calling for resolution to Picturehouse pay dispute
Several Directors UK figures, including our Chair Steve Smith and CEO Andrew Chowns, have signed an open letter calling on Picturehouse cinemas to resolve their pay dispute regarding the London Living Wage.
Writers & Directors Worldwide Joins Historic Creators’ Conference in Algeria
Delegates Issue “The Algiers Declaration” as a Roadmap for the Protection and Promotion of African Creators.