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APASER's leadership in Zagreb has yielded concrete results for our members: the signing of three major Reciprocity Agreements in 48 hours. These partnerships create a safety net for African screenwriters and directors in crucial markets: Argentina (ARGENTORES and DAC): A double agreement in Latin America, combining the experience of ARGENTORES and DAC (Directores Argentinos Cinematográficos) with our dynamism. India (SRAI): The signing with the Screenwriters Rights Associatio

The Annual International Congress of AVACI (Audiovisual Authors International Confederation), held in Zagreb (Croatia) on November 5–6, 2025, marked a historic turning point for APASER. Representing the continent, the delegation led by President LAZA not only took part in strategic debates but also highlighted the needs and challenges of African creators. One of the highlights was APASER’s presentation of the “Report on the Recognition of Audiovisual Authors' Rights in Africa

APASER  is participating in the General Assembly of SCAPR , the Societies’ Council for the Collective Management of Performers’ Rights, which is currently taking place in Ljubljana (Slovenia). A significant presence that reflects APASER's desire to strengthen its international partnerships and to raise also the voice of African Actors in major bodies . In the picture: - Laza, President of the Pan-African Alliance of Screenwriters and Directors (APASER) - Mondésir Oualou Panou

Annual Congress of the International Confederation of Audiovisual Authors (AVACI)  was held in Mexico City on November 6 and 7, 2024. The...

JOIN APASER – YOUR VOICE IN AFRICAN CINEMA APASER - Pan-African Alliance of Screenwriters and Directors was founded to protect and...

With a record attendance of audiovisual authors’ societies from around the world, the third edition of the Annual International Congress...

APASER - Pan African Alliance of Screenwriters and Filmmakers - presents itself at FESPACO 2023 as a new entity aimed at safeguarding the...

Between May 2 and May 5, 2023, a hundred filmmakers, screenwriters, Authors’ rights managers, and lawyers (film, TV, documentaries, and...