The Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) brings together 34 screenwriters’ organisations from 26 European countries. It represents 10,000 professional screenwriters.
FSE cosigned the International Charter “Culture and Innovation” at the Paris 2025 AI Action Summit. This charter reaffirms key principles aimed at reconciling the development of AI with the respect of copyright and related rights.
The Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) and the International Affiliation of Writers Guilds (IAWG) advocate for the inclusion of key points in the second draft of the Code of Practice on AI.
European Audiovisual Stakeholders highlight 4 key objectives and call European Ministers of Culture to fight for a thriving and diverse cultural future for Europe’s film and audiovisual sector.
French lawyer Denis Goulette appointed new FSE Délégué Général to represent the interests of 34 screenwriters’ organisations across Europe. He has taken over from FSE Executive Officer David Kavanagh.
On the occasion of the announcement of the five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2025, SAA, FERA and FSE call in their joint statement on new MEPs to empower European audiovisual creation in all its diversity.
In their joint statement, SAA, FERA and FSE call on new MEPs to empower European audiovisual creation. Their priorities are Freedom of expression and cultural diversity, AI, Collective bargaining, Fair remuneration, Diversity of representation and the role of CMOs.
13 organisations representing authors’, performers’ and other creative workers’ organisations have released a joint statement to call for an effective implementation of the EU AI ACT in order to protect fundamental rights of authors and performers and to safeguard transparency.
IAWG and FSE press release and joint statement outlining their common position on an ethical approach to Artificial Intelligence.
7 organisations including FSE send joint letter to Mr. Abbamonte, Director of DG CNECT of the European Commission, in response to the dialogue with the Audiovisual Sector on Copyright & AI.
Together with 12 authors’, performers’ and creative workers’ organisations, urge the EU to agree on a balanced #AIAct that not only fosters the development of AI, but also guarantees a #HumanCentric approach to creation that protects fundamental rights. Transparency is key for innovation and creation to continue to grow for the benefit of all.