Screenrights

23/04/2026

Our Chief Executive James Dickinson will be speaking at Screen Producers Australia's Screen Forever conference next Wednesday 29 April 2026 on the 'AI: After the Hype' panel, to share about licensing options for the landscape and why Screenrights is supporting an Extended Collective Licensing (ECL) approach.

Screenrights' Head of Licensing Scott James, Head of Marketing & Industry Support Sarah Steel, and Services Transformation Manager Dominique N. will also be attending – don't hesitate to get in touch for a meeting to discuss all things secondary royalties, ECL, Cultural Fund or whatever else is on your mind!

AI is no longer an abstract future concern for the screen industry— it is already embedded in daily decision making that impacts on a complex ecosystem of producer relationships: commissioners, financiers, distributors, creatives, cast and crew, rights‑holders and audiences. The panel will explo...

18/03/2026

Free application support is available if you have an idea that could benefit from a grant of up to $50k, and broadly benefits the screen industry with a focus of LEARNING THROUGH STORY. Book in a meeting with our grantwriting consultant before 30 March and apply by 8 April for the Screenrights Cultural Fund!

https://www.screenrights.org/cultural-fund/

09/03/2026

04/03/2026

Screenrights Chief Executive James Dickinson currently talking about our advocacy work at the AIDC - Australian International Documentary Conference on a panel convened by Documentary Australia’s Stephanie King alongside Matt Deaner of Screen Producers Australia and Media Stockade’s Madeleine Hetherton-Miau, with Jason Potkins of the
Office for the Arts attending online from Canberra. Tomorrow we have a session all about Extended Collective Licensing and AI: https://www.aidc.com.au/event/fair-play-for-ai-the-future-of-screen-licensing-with-screenrights/

16/02/2026

GARUWA's NGALUWI initiative is born from the urgent call by First Nations storytellers for spaces that centre cultural safety and creative sovereignty. It's an experiment in responsive, relational mentorship that provides creative and strategic guidance to First Nations documentary filmmakers or teams. Supported by the Screenrights Cultural Fund, the program is currently accepting applications at https://garuwa.com/ngaluwi

12/02/2026

Applications for the 2026 Screenrights Cultural Fund are NOW OPEN!

This year’s focus is Learning Through Story, and we’re looking for bold initiatives that use the power of screen content to expand knowledge, improve learning outcomes, and engage audiences in new ways.

Whether it’s supporting those with less access to resources or developing novel technological approaches to screen education, we want to hear from you!

💰 Grants: Up to $50,000 per project
🌏 Open to: Individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand
⏳ Deadline: Applications close 5pm AEST Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Don't let the paperwork hold you back – we’re offering free expert consultations to help you refine your application!

🔗 Apply here: www.screenrights.org/cultural-fund

28/11/2025

21/11/2025

Following our AGM yesterday, Screenrights has announced that for FY2024/25, a record $42.6 million was distributed to members. The use of screen content through the Australian Educational Licence has also grown again, with usage records by educators and students up 32% on FY2023/24.

11/11/2025

📘 Education: Statutory Licensing with Copyright Agency and Screenrights !📘

Join us to explore statutory educational licences with Liesl Fitzpatrick (Copyright Agency, Senior Manager, Education Licensing) and Scott James (Screenrights, Head of Licensing)!

Topics include:
- Who are Copyright Agency & Screenrights?
- What are statutory educational licences and who can get them?
- Choosing the right licence for your organisation – schools, universities, RTOs, and tertiary institutions
- What you can do under each licence, how to get one, and how much they cost

Event Information:
🗓️ Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
🕐 1 PM – 2 PM AEDT
📍 Online (link provided after registration)
💡Note: This session assumes knowledge from Copyright Fundamentals

Sign up now on our website: https://www.copyright.org.au/events/details/38

27/10/2025

We welcome the Attorney-General’s decision to rule out a text and data mining exemption for artificial intelligence training and uphold copyright protections.

Read SPA's statement: https://www.screenproducers.org.au/news/article/?id=SPA-01854

Read our joint statement from us, the ANZSA and Screenrights: https://www.screenproducers.org.au/news/article/?id=SPA-01852

26/10/2025

Screenrights welcomes the Federal Government's announcement that it has ruled out a text and data mining (TDM) exception for AI once and for all.

Screenrights Chief Executive James Dickinson "said 'a clear signal for the tech sector that this is the end of the road' was needed so negotiations over licensing arrangements could start in earnest."

Labor has ruled out changing copyright laws to give tech giants free rein to train artificial intelligence models on creative works, after the proposition was met with widespread backlash from artists.

27/08/2025

Te Tari Tuhi Kupu a Whakaahua Script to Screen, is proud to be piloting a new community programme of Script Development Workshops. 📝

In partnership with the Screenrights Cultural Fund, this bespoke programme of workshops will upskill Deaf, Disabled and Neuro Diverse (DDN) creatives in Aotearoa, NZ, to create innovative and compelling screen stories for TV, Film and online platforms.

This programme places creatives unique perspectives at the heart of their story development, helping them to create and develop authentic work that resonates with audiences.

These workshops have been designed to support this underserved and underrepresented group of creative talent, helping to uplift them and their stories, and creating pathways for progression in the screen sector in Aotearoa, NZ.

Script to Screen looks forward to working with the community on the final planning and design of the programme before inviting applications from participants.

A huge mihi to Screenrights Cultural Fund for supporting this important work, we can’t wait to get started.

Register your interest for the DDN Workshops here: https://form.jotform.com/Script_to_Screen_NZ/register-your-interest-DDN-workshop

Read about all initiatives supported by the Screenrights Cultural Fund here:
https://www.screenrights.org/screenrights-announces-300k-funding-for-six-initiatives-supported-by-2025-cultural-fund/