SUISSIMAGE Distribution: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how filmmakers can receive copyright royalties for their audiovisual works through the SUISSIMAGE Distribution scheme.
This scheme provides copyright royalties to creators when their audiovisual works are broadcast.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically intended for filmmakers whose creative works are being broadcast. If your audiovisual content is aired or distributed via broadcast channels, you may be eligible to receive compensation for the use of your intellectual property.
What you get
You are eligible to receive copyright royalties for the use of your audiovisual works. In the local German language, this compensation is referred to as Urheberrechtsentschädigung. These royalties serve as financial recognition for the rights you hold over your creative content when it is utilized by broadcasting entities.
What it costs you
There is no direct monetary fee mentioned for this scheme, but it does require a commitment of your time and administrative effort. To access these royalties, you must complete the formal registration of your works. This process ensures that your creative output is officially documented within the system so that your rights are recognized when broadcasts occur.
The catch to know
The most important detail to understand is that the registration is not a one-time task for your entire career or studio. You must register every single project individually. If you fail to register a specific project on its own, you may miss out on the royalties associated with that particular work, even if you have registered other projects in the past.
How to apply
- Identify the specific audiovisual project that has been broadcast or is scheduled for broadcast.
- Gather the necessary documentation required to prove ownership of the work.
- Complete the individual registration process for that specific project.
- Ensure all registration details are accurate to facilitate the collection of your royalties.