Screenrights Secures $288,654 in Funding to Support Screen Industry and Content Access Initiatives

Screenrights, the leading non-profit membership organization dedicated to rights and royalty management services in the screen industry, has successfully raised a remarkable $288,654 in funding to further enhance its resources and outreach. This essential funding will go towards bolstering Screenrights' operations, which include the collection of royalties for audiovisual works that are frequently difficult to license individually. By serving various sectors—such as education, government, and pay TV retransmission—Screenrights plays an instrumental role in ensuring creators are compensated for the use of their work. The funds will specifically allow the organization to expand its worldwide royalty collection services and enhance its residuals management capabilities, ensuring that every dollar generated from the use of screen content is returned to its rightful owners. In addition to these critical services, Screenrights will continue its advocacy efforts and support for the annual Cultural Fund grants, which foster innovation and creativity within the Australian and New Zealand screen sectors. Furthermore, the raised capital will support licensing initiatives that empower educators through easy access to necessary broadcast content via platforms like ClickView, eTV, TV 4 Education, and Informit EduTV. As Screenrights strives to improve licensing solutions and royalty distribution, this funding marks a significant step in ensuring that the screen industry's vibrant tapestry continues to flourish and that content creators are justly rewarded for their invaluable contributions.