The Voice of Screenwriters in Europe

The Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) brings together 34 screenwriters’ organisations from 26 European countries. It represents 10,000 professional screenwriters.

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Denis Goulette appointed new FSE Délégué Général

2024.09.24

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.

Joint press release: Celebrate cultural diversity and act for creators, ask European authors’ organisations

2024.09.19

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.

13 organisations, amongst others the FSE, have released a joint statement on generative artificial intelligence and the EU AI Act

2024.04.25

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.

Artificial Intelligence: Global Screenwriters Call for Ethical Use

2024.04.11

IAWG and FSE press release and joint statement outlining their common position on an ethical approach to Artificial Intelligence.

Joint letter in response to the dialogue with the Audiovisual Sector on Copyright & AI

2023.11.30

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.

For an innovation and creator friendly AI Act

2023.11.24

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.

Collective Bargaining for Screenwriters and Directors. Results of a joint FERA-FSE-UNI MEI programme

2023.10.05

FERA, FSE and UNI MEI set up a programme to build capacity among audiovisual authors’ guilds and professional organizations in Europe to bargain collectively in the context of the implementation of Title IV, Chapter III of the 2019 Copyright Directive.

Credit Provisions for Writing Audiovisual Series

2023.10.04

FSE recommendations on screenwriters credits : “Created by”, “Lead Writer or Head Writer” and “Written by”

European Audiovisual and Cultural Organisations Welcome the EU Parliament Adoption of its Position on the European Media Freedom Act

2023.10.04

In a joint press release with various other European audiovisual and cultural organisations, we welcome the adoption by the European Parliament of its position on the European Media Freedom Act and much needed clarifications on its Article 20.

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