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AVACI / FESAAL - Grand Honor Award
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


AVACI and FESAAL Congress: the world's most important meeting of Audiovisual Authors was successfully held in Zagreb, Croatia
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 welc


Panama Moves Toward Its First Audiovisual Authors’ CMO with the Support of FESAAL and AVACI
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


International AVACI Congress 2025 - Worldwide Audiovisual Authors Meeting: Interview with Nikica Zdunić
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


Alexandra Cardona Restrepo: Writing and Fighting for Authors' Rights in Colombia
Alexandra Cardona Restrepo is a is an audiovisual and literary writer, director and producer and the current president of REDES , the...


AVACI Sanctioned Its Social Statute in Extraordinary General Assembly
The founding societies of the Federation of Latin American Audiovisual Authors Societies ( FESAAL ), as founding members of the...


Horacio Maldonado: "It will be a key meeting for the future of audiovisual authors' rights worldwide"
By Ulises Román Rodríguez Mexico City is preparing to host, from November 5 to 7, 2024, the Congresses of the Federation of Latin...


Chile: ATN Signed an Agreement with Netflix Ensuring Fair Compensation for Audiovisual Authors
The Chilean Society of Audiovisual Directors, Screenwriters, and Playwrights ( ATN ) signed a historic contract with the streaming...


SOMEDIRE and SOGEM Prepare for the World's Most Important Audiovisual Authors' Meeting
Mexico City will be the stage for one of the most significant events for audiovisual authors worldwide, as from November 5 to 7, 2024, it...


Daniella Castagno, Vice President of AVACI: "We Are at the Service of Other Societies"
By Ulises Román Rodríguez Screenwriter Daniella Castagno , president of the Society of Directors, Screenwriters, and Playwrights of Chile...


AVSYS: The Operating System Revolutionizing Audiovisual Authors’ Rights Management
Since its implementation, AVSYS—the Integrated Operating System for Audiovisual Works—has revolutionized the way collective management...


Mario Mitrotti: Farewell to the Talented Director Who Fought to Defend the Rights of His Colleagues
On May 20, the audiovisual creators of the world bid farewell to director Mario Mitrotti: an irreplaceable human being, leader, and...


Panama: the challenge of consolidating local productions and asserting the rights of its authors
In the last decade, Panama has experienced significant advancements in the audiovisual sector, encompassing both television and the film...


Paraguay: One of the Promises of Latin American Audiovisual Making Its First Steps
In 2012, the hitherto unknown Paraguayan cinema captured much of the world's attention with the release and success of the thriller "7...


FESAAL successfully held the Annual General Assembly 2023 in Santiago, Chile
With a record attendance, the Latin American Audiovisual Authors Societies Federation (FESAAL) successfully held its annual assembly on...


FESAAL's Annual Assembly to be held in Santiago de Chile
The Federation of Latin American Audiovisual Authors' Associations (Federación de Sociedades de Autores Audiovisuales Latinoamericanos)...


FESAAL participated in the 64th WIPO Assembly in Switzerland
Between July 6 and 14, 2023, representatives of the Latin American Audiovisual Authors Societies Federation (FESAAL) participated in the...


AVACI supports the strike of American authors grouped in the Writers Guild of America
The International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors (AVACI) has launched an international support campaign for the strike being...


AVACI celebrated the International Congress of Audiovisual Authors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
With a record attendance of audiovisual authors’ societies from around the world, the third edition of the Annual International Congress...


International AVACI Congress 2023 in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil
Between May 2 and May 5, 2023, a hundred filmmakers, screenwriters, Authors’ rights managers, and lawyers (film, TV, documentaries, and...
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