Federation of European Screen Directors - Fédération Européenne des Réalisateurs de l'Audiovisuel
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Audiovisual industry | — |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Thomas Schmitz Cabinet member | Audiovisual industry | SRC |
| 24 Aug 2020 | Agnieszka Skonieczna Cabinet member | Impact of COVID-19 and recovery measures for the media and audiovisual ecosystem | — |
| 24 Aug 2020 | Agnieszka Skonieczna Cabinet member | Impact of COVID-19 and recovery measures for the media and audiovisual ecosystem | SRC |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Mariya Gabriel Commissioner | Copyright | SRC |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Mariya Gabriel Commissioner | Copyright | — |
| 02 May 2016 | Tibor Navracsics Commissioner | Fair remuneration of authors | — |
| 02 May 2016 | Tibor Navracsics Commissioner | Fair remuneration of authors | SRC |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Günther Oettinger Commissioner | Copyright | SRC |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Günther Oettinger Commissioner | Copyright | — |
| 18 Feb 2016 | Stig Joergen Gren Cabinet member | copyright | — |
| 18 Feb 2016 | Stig Joergen Gren Cabinet member | copyright | SRC |
| 21 Dec 2015 | Stig Joergen Gren Cabinet member | copyright | — |
| 21 Dec 2015 | Stig Joergen Gren Cabinet member | copyright | SRC |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Andrus Ansip Vice-President | Meeting with filmmakers and film associations on copyright, fight against piracy, cross-border access and portability of online content services | SRC |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Andrus Ansip Vice-President | Meeting with filmmakers and film associations on copyright, fight against piracy, cross-border access and portability of online content services | — |
| 22 Sept 2015 | Pauline Rouch Cabinet member | Digital Single Market | SRC |
| 22 Sept 2015 | Pauline Rouch Cabinet member | Digital Single Market | — |
| 14 Jul 2015 | Pauline Rouch Cabinet member | Digital Single Market | — |
| 14 Jul 2015 | Pauline Rouch Cabinet member | Digital Single Market | SRC |
Mission & Goals
Founded in 1980, FERA serves as the independent voice of European screen directors in Brussels. Bringing together 47 member organisations from 32 countries, it represents over 20,000 active directors across film, television, and streaming - recognised as primary audiovisual authors. FERA advocates for their cultural, creative, and economic interests at both national and EU levels.
EU Legislative Interests
Copyright; Employment policy: Atypical workers in Cultural and Creative Industries; AV and Media policy; EU support to Culture; Trade agreements; Tech policy (AI Act)
Communication Activities
https://screendirectors.eu/fera-joins-fse-and-saa-to-call-on-meps-to-enforce-eu-values-and-principles/ https://screendirectors.eu/board-member-kasia-klimkiewicz-speaks-for-screen-directors-at-european-commission-high-level-roundtable-on-artists-working-conditions/
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
https://screendirectors.eu/our-members