News on Copyright
No Formality, No Opt-Out: FSE Defends the Berne Convention at WIPO for screenwriters
FSE General Delegate Denis Goulette delivered speech on opt-out regime during information session on generative artificial intelligence at WIPO.
Paris 2025 AI Action Summit – International charter on ‘Culture and Innovation’
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.
Joint press release: Celebrate cultural diversity and act for creators, ask European authors’ organisations
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.
Empowering European audiovisual creators: a call to action by SAA, FERA and FSE on new MEPs
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.
Artificial Intelligence: Global Screenwriters Call for Ethical Use
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
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
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.
Credit Provisions for Writing Audiovisual Series
FSE recommendations on screenwriters credits : “Created by”, “Lead Writer or Head Writer” and “Written by”
Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence and the Draft EU AI Act
Joint statement of 13 International and European Authors’ and Performers’ federations calling for a human centric approach to generative AI, built upon informed consent, transparency, fair remuneration and contractual practices.
FERA FSE SAA press release: Authors deserve more!
In partnership with the LUX Audience Award, FERA, FSE and SAA celebrated audiovisual authors. But 1-year past the implementation deadline of the EU Copyright Directives, they say: Authors deserve more!