Working
Conditions


Challenging Working Conditions in Filmmaking
Long hours, low wages, little compatibility with a family or children, and obscure regulations are common issues in the filmmaking industry across Europe. As a European Federation of National Filmmakers Associations, ARTSCENICO aims to discuss and improve these challenging working conditions.
Open Forum Discussions
Since 2022, ARTSCENICO has held recurring OPEN FORUM events to inform and discuss the different working conditions in member countries. Representatives report their actual situations, fostering discussions to find ways to improve work environments across Europe.
Attracting Young Talent and Balancing Work and Family
How can we attract young talent to an industry that is currently unwelcoming? How do we balance family life while working long hours, often away from home for weeks? These are critical questions we need to address. Additionally, we must negotiate fair wages, necessary assistance, tools, commuting costs, and holidays.
Enhancing Negotiation Strength and Legal Support
Strengthening our negotiating position and enforcing better legal and financial security are essential. We need to discuss how a European legal framework can support our position in national negotiations and interactions with industry management and funding bodies.
Collaboration with Member Associations
We maintain close contact with our member associations across Europe and partner federations globally. Initiatives from our members and partners often have cross-border relevance, such as the strong stance against misconduct from our German member VdRSD and efforts by Danske Scenografer in Denmark to fight for fair shares against streaming services.
Addressing AI, Public Awareness, and Gender Bias
The British Film Designers Guild has addressed concerns related to AI in filmmaking. The Italian ASC hosted a conference on the "Magic of Cinema – Behind the Camera," bringing international filmmakers together to highlight the often-unseen aspects of our work. Gender bias and its impact on working conditions and family compatibility are also critical issues, with studies organized by the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Advocacy and Information Sharing
Our partner FERA published an open letter to EU Institutions regarding the impact of the EMFA Regulation proposal on cultural audiovisual policies. Legal frameworks are fundamental to securing our rights and claims. We regularly update our member organizations on relevant news and findings through our quarterly ARTSCENICO Bulletin, to which you can subscribe for the latest developments in our diverse and creative crafts.