Rightsholders express concerns to the German government on Copyright Directive Art 17 implementation
FIAD - alongside a broad group of right holders in Europe’s creative sectors - wrote to key actors within the German government to...
Dec 7, 2020
European citizens enjoy more creative works and services, both online & offline, than ever before
The Commission released its evaluation report on the implementation of the Regulation on unjustified Geo-blocking, which has been in...
Dec 2, 2020
The film & audiovisual sector welcomes the Commission's review of unjustified geo-blocking
The FILM/AUDIOVISUAL SECTOR WELCOMES EC REVIEW OF UNJUSTIFIED GEO-BLOCKING IN LINE WITH LATEST STUDIES SUPPORTING TERRITORIALITY. CALLS...
Dec 1, 2020
Creativity Works! welcomes the European Commission's Intellectual Property Action Plan
FIAD - through its membership of Creativity Works! - welcomes the 25 November Action Plan on Intellectual Property as a way of “making...
Nov 30, 2020
Europe's cultural and creative sector unites to call on the European Commission and governments
FIAD is proud to sign a letter alongside over 100 signatories covering the breadth of Europe's cultural and creative sector calling on...
Nov 3, 2020
FIAD co-signs letter calling on the European Commission to enhance the Know Your Business Customer o
FIAD is glad to have co-signed a letter with 57 organizations calling on the European Commission to leverage the upcoming Digital...
Sep 22, 2020
FIAD’s contribution to the Digital Services Act Public Consultation: A unique opportunity to turn th
FIAD is glad to have contributed to the Commission’s consultation on the Digital Services Act, a piece of legislation that will define...
Sep 8, 2020
FIAD Secretary General - Alina Popescu - outlines how COVID-19 has impacted distributors on a Cannes
On 23 June, FIAD’s Secretary General – Alina Popescu – spoke on a high-level panel at the Cannes Marché du Film organised by the European...
Jun 23, 2020
FIAD and organisations from across Europe’s cultural and creative sectors call on EU leaders to inve
As the EU has started discussing the proposed recovery plan, the International Federation of Film Distributors' Associations (FIAD) joins...
Jun 17, 2020
FIAD President, Victor Hadida discusses COVID-19 impact on film distribution with Commissioner Gabri
On 11th of May, Victor Hadida (President of Metropolitan Film export and President of FIAD – the International Federation of Film...
May 11, 2020