FIAPF’s remit is to represent and promote film and television producers’ economic and legal interests in all international forums whose decisions may affect the current equilibrium and future prospects of the sector.

In particular, FIAPF is active in,

• the promotion and defense of copyright and economic exploitation rights in the context of international negotiations on copyright and related-rights’ legislation
• participation in the global struggle against piracy
• advocacy for the adoption of secure broadband technologies that meet consumer expectations whilst also discouraging hacking and illegal copying
• advocacy for the development of market-led and public sector financing solutions for film and television production

FIAPF is regularly involved as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in the work of these institutions:

WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation)
UNESCO
WTO (World Trade Organisation)
ISO (International Standard Organisation)
MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group)
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
ILO (International Labour Organisation)
DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
European Commission
European Parliament
Council of Europe
European Audiovisual Observatory

FIAPF’s advocacy agenda and policy priorities are shaped in consultation with our executive Committee and discussed and approved by the General Assembly.

FIAPF Governance