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Screen Industry erupts in clash between key Guilds and Screenrights

The Australian Writers’ Guild and the Australian Directors’ Guild have come out fighting against industry collection society Screenrights.

9 Sep 2015 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: May Gibbs on a game turned explosive.

The Australian Writers’ Guild and the Australian Directors’ Guild are now issuing public statements condemning Screenrights, and turned a simmering argument into a public duel for hearts and minds. These are all beloved institutions, so a family fight has moved onto the street and no-one is quite sure how it will end.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.