Screenrights Cultural Fund Opens for Applications and 2021 Focus Announced as NEW TEAMS
Screenrights' 2021 Cultural Fund is now open for applications, closing 5pm AEST Wednesday 28 April.
A Record $46.5 Million Distributed to Screenrights Members in 2019/20 and New Board Directors Elected at 2020 AGM
Screenrights has announced a record $46.5 million was distributed to members in 2019/20, along with a surge in usage records for the Australian Educational Licence.
December payments brought forward to October
Screenrights has been working hard to get royalty payments out to our members as soon as possible, knowing they are more vital than ever this year.
Screenrights Board Director Nominations
Nominations close Friday 18 September for candidates to the office of Director on Screenrights' Board.
New Submission Re: ACCC Draft News Media Bargaining Code
Screenrights has made a submission in response to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)'s 31 July 2020 draft version of the news media bargaining code.
ACCC Drafts News Media Bargaining Code
On 31 July 2020, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a draft version of the news media bargaining code.
Australian Government Announces Copyright Reforms
The Federal Government has announced today that it will move ahead with Australian copyright reforms, to "better support the needs of Australians to access content in an increasingly digital environment."
Screenrights Announces $295K Funding for 7 Projects Supported by 2020 Cultural Fund
Screenrights has announced a record seven projects will be supported by its 2020 Cultural Fund, awarding total funding of $295K.
Audio Visual Copyright Society Limited (trading as Screenrights) and Foxtel Management Pty Limited Copyright Tribunal Case (CT1 OF 2020)
Screenrights has filed an application for a determination of equitable remuneration for retransmission of free-to-air television by Foxtel.
Chris Gardoll Joins Screenrights Board
Screenrights today announced that it has appointed Chris Gardoll as Director to its Board.
Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct: 2020 Call For Submissions
The 2020 call for submissions to the Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct review is now open.
Recent Submissions
In June 2020, Screenrights made submissions to the ACCC and to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications on behalf of our members and stakeholders.
Providing content for the education sector
There is a role for Screenrights to play in helping content creators understand the usage of their content by educational institutions. Here are the steps we're taking to address this need.
Screenrights and COVID-19
Screenrights is very conscious of the difficult times that our screen and education sectors are facing as a result of the uncertainties around COVID-19. We are thinking about what we can do to support our members who are being impacted by the pandemic.
Screenrights 2020 Cultural Fund Open for Applications
Screenrights’ 2020 Cultural Fund is open for applications, with the announcement of this year’s focus as 'New Voices'.
Australasian ISAN Registration Agency Discontinued
ISAN Australasia, the local registration agency for issuing ISANs operated by Screenrights and APRA AMCOS, has closed effective 31 December 2019.
Vale Martin Armiger
Screenrights is sad to share the news of the loss of our former Board director Martin Armiger, who passed away in France on Wednesday 27 November.
Kim Dalton Announced as New Screenrights Board Chair
Screenrights today announced that it has appointed Kim Dalton as Chair of its board of directors, with Georgina Waite elected as Deputy Chair.
$43.5 Million Available for Distribution to Screenrights Members in 2018/19 and Jill Bryant Announces Final Year as Screenrights Chair
Screenrights has announced a record $43.5 million available for distribution to members in the 2018/19 financial year.
Getting Creative in our Workshop Spaces
Screenrights had the pleasure of hosting Last Frame Productions in our creative workshop spaces last week for a writing workshop for their digital series ‘Kara, Infected’.
Expert Decision Regarding the SPA-AWG 1999 Series and Serials Agreement
Screenrights arranged for an independent expert to review the 1999 SASA to determine which of the contracting parties is entitled to receive Screenrights’ royalties for the literary and dramatic work under the agreement.
Screenrights Board Director Vote
There will be 1 Authorial Director and 2 General Director vacancies on Screenrights’ Board of Directors at the next AGM, and Screenrights members are invited to vote for candidates to the office of Director on Screenrights' Board.
Member Update: Important Changes and Upcoming Key Dates
Changes to our Competing Claims Resolution Procedures (CCRP), and information on our Competing Claims Fund (CCF) Year and transition to a 4-year Distribution Period.
Screenrights Announces $175K Funding for Four Screen Initiatives – Projects Supported Through 2019 Cultural Fund
Screenrights has announced four projects to be funded in the second year of its annual Cultural Fund. The Fund was established in 2018 to support innovative projects that foster the creation and appreciation of screen content in Australia and New Zealand.
Public Affairs Advisor Virginia Gordon to depart Screenrights
Screenrights has today that confirmed the departure of long-standing Public Affairs Advisor Virginia Gordon.
Screenrights Announces Changes to Board Composition
Screenrights Chair, Jill Bryant, today announced that Screenrights’ members voted overwhelmingly to ensure that the authorial sector will have a minimum of three seats at the Board table.
New website for the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies
Screenrights and all other Australian collecting societies have launched a new website for the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies.
Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Screenrights is calling an Extraordinary General Meeting of Members at 12 noon on 25 July 2019.
Proposed Changes to Screenrights Competing Claim Resolution Procedures (CCRP)
Screenrights is currently seeking member feedback on proposed changes to our Competing Claims procedures.
Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct: 2019 Call For Submissions
The 2019 call for submissions to the Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct review is now open.
Update on 2018 Cultural Fund Recipients
Screenrights' inaugural 2018 Cultural Fund recipients are on track with their incredible initiatives, and we're pleased to share the following updates on their progress.
Updated Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy Now Available
Screenrights’ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy has now been updated to reflect the establishment of our now Competing Claims Fund. To access the full policy and find out more about competing claims, please refer to the Screenrights Resolution website.
2019 Cultural Fund Open for Applications
The Screenrights Cultural Fund is looking for new projects that are innovative, display professional craft, and represent a benchmark of excellence in their field. Up to A$50,000 is available for each successful applicant.
Transition to 4-Year Distribution Period
Screenrights has announced that we will be transitioning from a 6-year distribution period to a 4-year distribution period for members. Royalties from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 distribution years will close simultaneously on 30 June 2020.
Screenrights Announces James Dickinson as New Chief Executive
Screenrights Chair Jill Bryant today announced that James Dickinson has been appointed as the non-profit’s new Chief Executive. Dickinson says, “I’m honoured to lead Screenrights and its people at a time of dynamic change in the screen industry."
Competing Claims Fund
Screenrights is pleased to announce that we are establishing a new Competing Claims Fund, to ensure that all members have at least a year for their competing claims to be resolved.
Joint Media Release: AWGACS, AWG and Screenrights agree settlement of dispute
The Australian Writers’ Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS), Australian Writers’ Guild and Screenrights have settled their Federal Court dispute.
Screenrights Distributes $42.8 Million to Members in 2017/18
Screenrights has announced distribution of more than $42.8 million dollars to more than 4,400 individual members in the 2017/18 financial year. Other highlights of [...]
2018 Cultural Fund Recipients Announced
Screenrights has announced the recipients of our inaugural Cultural Fund, three projects that present innovative solutions to overcoming barriers to access and use of [...]
Screenrights Chief Executive steps down
Screenrights Chair Jill Bryant announced today that she had received Chief Executive Simon Lake’s resignation. “It is with great reluctance that we’ve accepted Simon’s decision to resign to address a serious health issue.”
Emma Madison awarded Women Leaders in Business Award
Congratulations to our very own Emma Madison on being awarded the 2018 Anita Prahbu Women Leaders in Business award by the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM).
Vale Janet Keane
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our friend and colleague, Janet Keane.
Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct: Call For Submissions
The 2018 Call for submissions to the Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct review is now open.
We’ve launched our Cultural Fund
The Screenrights Cultural Fund has been established to invest in the Screen Industry in Australia and New Zealand. The Cultural Fund can support a wide range of activities, from small individual projects and events through to large-scale initiatives.
Screenrights Distributes Over $43.1 Million to Members in 2016/17
Screenrights has announced another successful year, with distribution of more than $43.1 million dollars to more than 3,000 individual members in the 2016/17 financial year.
Member Focus
Member relations and service design are key focus areas for Screenrights in providing efficient, accessible rights management pathways for our members in the screen industry.
Screenrights welcomes Government’s response to keep a fair copyright system
Screenrights CEO, Simon Lake said “Our members depend on copyright law to ensure that they receive a fair fee for the use of their works”.
Thank You For Your Feedback
Mr Philip Argy conducted an independent review of the Express Resolution Process. Screenrights provided draft responses to the review and sought members' feedback on Mr Argy's recommendations.
Express Resolution Process Independent Review
Screenrights introduced the Express Resolution Process (ERP) in November 2015 to assist members with the resolution of their competing claims. The Express Resolution Process [...]
New Enhance TV Editorial Policy
The majority of royalties distributed to Screenrights members are through the use of your broadcast content for educational purposes. Screenrights brings filmmakers and educators [...]
We’d Like to Hear From You!
Take this opportunity to let us know what you're interested in hearing about. It will go a long way in helping us to improve [...]
Copyright Amendment – Greater Access and Less Red Tape
Screenrights, Copyright Agency and Universities Australia welcome the introduction of amendments to streamline and update the statutory licence in the Copyright Act for copying [...]
Inspired Start to 2017
Our offices had an unusual post holiday buzz last week. No slow start into the year at Screenrights! We very much believe it was [...]
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Screenrights Resolution is your new online portal for competing claims. You’ll be able to explore simple and practical approaches to resolving your competing claims, [...]
Vale Georgia Blain
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of our friend and colleague, Georgia Blain. Georgia worked with Screenrights for almost 20 [...]
Screenrights Member Meetings
Our wonderful Member Relations team will be holding a number of member meetings around the country (and New Zealand) in October. If you'd be [...]
Screenrights Member Survey 2016 Results
The results of our 2016 Member Survey are in (and presented below in a colourful infographic)! See what respondents had to say about us, [...]
Have You Considered Disbursements by Screenrights to Manage Returns For You And Your Investors?
Do you have an Australian film or television project in financing or about to be green-lit? Have you considered Disbursements by Screenrights to manage [...]
The 2016 Screenrights Member Survey is Now Open
Screenrights aims to provide the best possible experience for its members. Member feedback helps to guide our decisions. By taking five minutes to complete [...]
Screenrights’ Submission to Productivity Commission
Screenrights made a submission to the Productivity Commission in response to its draft report on Australia’s intellectual property arrangements. Screenrights expressed its concerns on [...]
2016 Competing Claims Deadline
The 2016 competing claims deadline is fast approaching. June 15 is the last date for resolving competing claims which involve royalties subject to the [...]
Give us Your Opinion!
Take a minute to fill out our three-question survey so that we can make the newsletter more interesting for you. Do you think that [...]
Screenrights’ March Distributions
The March payment run saw distributions totalling $3.6 million paid to Screenrights members. 329 Screenrights members from around the world received payments. Screenrights Distribution Manager [...]
Reminder: The 2016 Deadline is Approaching
As our members may know Screenrights has six years to distribute the royalties it collects, this means that each year some royalties face a [...]
Screenrights at AIDC 2016
Screenrights is proudly supporting the Australian International Documentary Conference in Melbourne from 28 February – 2 March this year. In addition to our stall [...]
Welcome to Screenrights
Well, we hope you're at least a little bit familiar with us already. But just in case you need to brush up on who [...]