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Film The House winners announced by ALCS

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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LONDON, July 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MPs and Lords joined key members of the film and television industry to celebrate the Film the House winners at the House of Lords.

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  • The next generation of UK's scriptwriters, directors and filmmakers were announced at the reception at parliament.
  • The competition also features an award for Directors UK Best Film Direction.
  • Winners received Film the House trophies, cash prizes, a certificate of classification for their film from the British Board of Film Classification, and mentoring sessions from screenwriting professionals.
  • THE WINNERS OF THIS YEAR'S FILM THE HOUSE COMPETITION ARE:
    The judges said: "A story packed with ideas and emotion, driven by ambitious visuals and surprising twists.

Film the House: Parliamentary film competition shortlists announced by Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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All shortlisted creators are invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Lords on 4 July 2023.

Key Points: 
  • All shortlisted creators are invited to the Film the House Winners' Ceremony at the House of Lords on 4 July 2023.
  • The ceremony will be hosted by actor, writer and comedian Helen Lederer.
  • The competition enjoys widespread industry support and is sponsored by the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), Directors UK, Disney, the Motion Picture Association, Netflix, Paramount Global, Prime Video and Warner Bros.
  • I'm delighted to have been a part of last year's parliamentary celebrations – so much fun – and I want to encourage any budding filmmakers to get involved with this year's competition.

Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) Offers Additional Financial Support to Writers in Their Time of Need Through the Society of Authors' £330,000 Emergency Fund

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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ALCS is a collecting society set up by writers, for writers.

Key Points: 
  • ALCS is a collecting society set up by writers, for writers.
  • Paying money to writers through licensing when their works have been used is at the core of what we do.
  • Applicants do not need to be ALCS or SoA members; it's open to all writers for whom author-related activity makes up a substantial amount of their annual income.
  • The Emergency Fund is open to all types of writers including:

ALCS Welcomes Vote in European Parliament to Approve the New EU Copyright Directive

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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This measure is supported by further rules requiring greater transparency and fairness in author contracts.

Key Points: 
  • This measure is supported by further rules requiring greater transparency and fairness in author contracts.
  • The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) is a not-for-profit organisation for the benefit of all types of writers.
  • It is designed to support authors and their creativity, ensure they receive fair payment, and see their rights are respected.
  • Today ALCS represents over 100,000 members, and since 1977 has paid out almost 500 million to writers.