AUDIOVISUAL AUTHORS INTERNATIONAL CONFEDERATION

A delegation from AVACI traveled to Tokyo to advance the organization of the 2026 Annual Congress of FESAAL. Over the course of two weeks, they held meetings with Japanese directors’ and screenwriters’ associations, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, and Unijapan, strengthening strategic ties for a key gathering in the global defense of audiovisual author’s rights. In 2026, Tokyo will become the epicenter of the international discussion on audiovisual rights with the Annual Con

In Serbia, UFUS AFA Protection has established itself as one of the most active audiovisual organizations in Eastern Europe. Its director, Stefan Gelineo, analyzes for AV Creators News the challenges of collective management, the fight for fair remuneration, and the strategic value of international cooperation in protecting audiovisual authors. By Ulises Román Rodríguez Serbia has an internationally recognized film tradition. Films such as Who’s Singin’ Over There? (Ko to tam

Representatives of FILMAR (Bolivia), ADG (Ecuador) and DACAP (Perú) visited Argentina to receive training in collective management of audiovisual rights from DAC and ARGENTORES. The exchange, promoted by AVACI and FESAAL, aims to strengthen the institutional structures of member organizations and consolidate a network of audiovisual authors equipped with concrete tools to defend their rights and establish collective management societies in their home countries. As part of the

Representatives of FILMAR (Bolivia), ADG (Ecuador) and DACAP (Perú) visited Argentina to receive training in collective management of audiovisual rights from DAC and ARGENTORES. The exchange, promoted by AVACI and FESAAL, aims to strengthen the institutional structures of member organizations and consolidate a network of audiovisual authors equipped with concrete tools to defend their rights and establish collective management societies in their home countries. As part of the

After more than three decades under an outdated legal framework, Mexico’s audiovisual sector now has legislation that recognizes film and audiovisual creation as a cultural right and begins to shield creators from the impact of artificial intelligence. In April 2026, the Senate of the Republic of Mexico approved the Federal Film and Audiovisual Law. With 87 votes in favor, it closed the chapter on a cinematography law dating back to 1992: legislation conceived on the threshol

The gender panel at the latest AVACI Assembly examined the situation of women and sexual minorities in the audiovisual industry across different countries. Among the issues discussed were the limited presence of LGBTIQ+ themes in today’s audiovisual narratives, the lack of gender parity on film sets, and the scarcity of a faithful representation of women’s economic realities. Within the framework of the 2025 Annual Assembly of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Au

In Bolivia, the audiovisual sector is going through a period of transformation. Alongside a recent growth in film production, filmmakers themselves are working to build a structure capable of defending and managing their author’s rights. In this context, FILMAR was created — a collective management society founded by audiovisual creators and producers seeking to organize the collection and distribution of rights for directors, screenwriters, and producers. By Ulises Román Rod

Renowned South Korean film directors, united in the Directors Guild of Korea, warn that the current legal framework prevents audiovisual authors from receiving income from the exploitation of their works on OTT platforms and call for a structural reform that guarantees patrimonial rights and residual payments. In a powerful video released publicly, South Korean directors and screenwriters—including Dong Hoon-Choi, JK Yoon, July Jung, Heon Seok-Baek, Joon-Ik Lee, Hae-Young Par

With a career firmly established both in Argentina and internationally, Marcelo Piñeyro is a key voice for reflecting on the present and future of the audiovisual sector from a perspective that connects creation, author’s rights, and collective experience. The current vice president of DAC — Directores Argentinos Cinematográficos — and honorary president of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors (AVACI), the director of emblematic Argentine films such as Tango

AVACI Congress: a meeting defined by artificial intelligence The AVACI Congress, held in Zagreb, Croatia, once again placed the relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence at the center of the debate. In this context, director and screenwriter specialized in AI Christoph Behl analyzed the accelerated evolution of generative tools in audiovisual creation and called for recognizing authorship in the generation of prompts, a task he considers part of the c

During the AVACI – FESAAL Congress held in November, three audiovisual directors were honored for their commitment to audiovisual author’s rights, and a tribute was paid to Colombian director Camila Loboguerrero, who passed away in june. The annual Congress of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors —AVACI— and the Federation of Latin American Audiovisual Authors’ Societies —FESAAL— held on November 4, 5, and 6 in Zagreb, Croatia, presented the Grand Honor Aw

With the presence of multiple directors, screenwriters, author’s rights lawyers, and invited authorities, the annual meetings of the Latin American Audiovisual Authors Societies Federation (FESAAL) and the Audiovisual Authors Internacional Confederation (AVACI) were held in the city of Zagreb, Croatia, during the first week of November. The collective management society DHFA – Croatian Film Authors' and Producers' Association was the host society. “It is an honor to welcome y

As we bring another year together to a close, the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors wishes to acknowledge the path we have traveled and the strength of a network that, beyond geographical distances, continues to grow and consolidate. The recent gathering in Zagreb, Croatia, was a clear expression of this sustained effort: a space for exchange, reflection, and shared projection for Audiovisual Authors from around the world. Our joint work over the years is pro

In the past decade, Panama’s audiovisual sector has undergone a period of growth driven by the 2012 Film Law, which established a framework to support production, post-production, and distribution through competitive funding programs. This boost led to an increase from an average of one or two films per year to between six and eight feature films annually, in addition to documentaries and short films. Works such as Plaza Catedral (by Abner Benaim, 2022), which reached the se

The city of Zagreb will host, in November, the Congress of the Federation of Latin American Audiovisual Authors’ Societies (FESAAL) —on the 4th— and the Congress of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors (AVACI) —on the 5th and 6th— with the Croatian Film Directors’ Guild (DHFA) serving as the host organization. By Ulises Román Rodríguez This gathering will bring together leading figures from the audiovisual field around the world and will place at th