Who We Work With

BECS actively works with the following organisations to protect and enhance the interests of audiovisual performers

AEPO ARTIS

AEPO ARTIS is a non-profit organisation representing 36 European CMO’s from 26 Countries.  Their aim is to develop, strengthen and protect performers’ rights and to highlight the contribution performers make to European Culture.

British Copyright Council

The British Copyright Council is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a forum where copyright law and related issues at UK, European and International levels.  Their aim is to provide an effective, authoritative and representative voice for the copyright community

FIA

The International Federation of Actors (FIA) is affiliated with more than 90 organisations globally.  Their aim is to promote solidarity among all member organisations fostering the exchange of resources and expertise between all affiliates.  It works primarily to improve working conditions and advance economic and social rights of performers; and also campaigns for the value of the cultural and creative sector.

Fundación AISGE

This is a not-for-profit organisation set up by the Spanish CMO, AISGE, to develop programs to assist and promote the wellbeing of audiovisual performers.

IPAT

The International Performers’ Aid Trust (IPAT) is a charity helping performers who live in poverty around the world.  So far, they have helped performers in over 20 countries. 

IPO

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trademarks and copyright.  

SCAPR

The Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights (SCAPR) is an organisation representing 59 CMOs from around the world.  They operate as an international platform for the development of practical cooperation and collaborative working between member CMO’s. Their aim is to improve how rights are managed.

WIPO

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the global forum for intellectual property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation.  It is a self-funding agency of the United Nations, with 192 member states.

We are seeking nominations from BECS members for directors to serve on the Board of Management of BECS.  By becoming a board member you will be helping shape the future of BECS!

Full details - https://www.becs.org.uk/becs-seeks-nominations-for-elected-directors-from-the-membership-4/

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🚨BBC management has announced plans to slash around 2,000 jobs - around one in ten - as part of cost-cutting measures.

Sign this petition to show solidarity with workers and demonstrate how much a properly funded BBC means to you.

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Protect creators' rights: require AI firms to disclose training data.

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