After more than three decades under an outdated legal framework, Mexico’s audiovisual sector now has legislation that recognizes film and audiovisual creation as a cultural right and begins to shield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

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

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

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

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 welc

Audiovisual creators across Latin America and the world bid farewell to Camila Loboguerrero —filmmaker, pioneer, educator, and tireless advocate for audiovisual authors’ rights—who passed away in the early hours of June 21 in Bogotá, Colombia. Her absence leaves a deep wound, but also an indelible legacy: that of a woman who blazed trails where none existed, and who worked until her final days for the collective wellbeing of her peers. Camila Loboguerrero was not only the fir

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Eight years after the enactment of the Pepe Sánchez Law , Colombia stands out as a regional leader in the recognition of authors’ rights...

Alexandra Cardona Restrepo is a is an audiovisual and literary writer, director and producer and the current president of REDES , the...

On June 9, 2017, the Congress of the Republic of Colombia enacted a law that would forever change the destiny of the country’s...

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The Chilean Society of Audiovisual Directors, Screenwriters, and Playwrights ( ATN ) signed a historic contract with the streaming...

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On May 20, the audiovisual creators of the world bid farewell to director Mario Mitrotti: an irreplaceable human being, leader, and...

The Brazilian Society of Film and Audiovisual Directors (DBCA) has elected its board of directors for the next 3 years, with audiovisual...

Mario Mitrotti has just turned 80 years old and stands as Colombia's most seasoned audiovisual creator. Born in Panama and a Colombian...

The influence and power of the Mexican audiovisual industry are known worldwide. From the successful films of Mario Moreno "Cantinflas"...