The next Annual Congress of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors (AVACI) and the Federation of Latin American Audiovisual Authors Societies (FESAAL) will be held in the city of Tokyo, Japan, on October 20 and 21, 2026. This important gathering will bring together representatives of the audiovisual sector from around the world in a context marked by the transformation of models for the production, distribution and exploitation of works. Today more than ever,

María Fernanda Mendoza, International Agreements Manager at Directores México, and Ivanov Orellana, the Mexican entity’s Systems Coordinator, visited Argentina and received training at DAC and ARGENTORES on collective management tools applied to the administration, collection and distribution of rights. In an interview with AV Creators News, they reviewed the main challenges facing the management of directors’ rights in Mexico, the need to expand collections to digital platfo

Generative artificial intelligence has already reached the core of audiovisual author’s rights. For directors, screenwriters and collective management societies, the central problem is that transparency does not necessarily amount to remuneration. The landscape shows fragmented regulation and an ongoing dispute over how to protect and compensate human creators. Europe: The Most Advanced Framework, but Incomplete The European Union maintains the most developed regulatory frame

After more than three decades under an outdated legal framework, Mexico’s audiovisual sector now has legislation that recognizes film and audiovisual creation as a cultural right and begins to shield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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In conversation with AV Creators News, Diego “Parker” Fernández, President of DGU (Directores y Guionistas del Uruguay), and Manuel Nieto, member of its Board, analyzed the current state of Uruguay’s audiovisual sector, the challenges surrounding exhibition, the relationship between new generations and author’s rights, and the role the organization must assume in strengthening authors’ awareness. The conversation took place during their visit to the headquarters of DAC – D

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 the c