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Im a member of the Guild because it works tirelessly to
improve
conditions for all Australian writers. Im a member of
the G uild because it strives to protect the cultural and

economic
viability of the Australian Industry. Im a member of

the G uild because it provides support, information and advice.

Professional networking opportunities

Im am
member of the Guild because it gives me a voice.

Script registration and advice

Script assessment
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Seminars, workshops and conferences

Model contracts and standard rates for film,

television, theatre and new media

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It a ll begins with a script

Annual AWGIE awards

Australian Writers Guild is the peak professional
The

Storyline: a biyearly magazine on writing for writers &

organisation
representing film, television, theatre, radio and
is now available as a monthly on-line edition

multimedia
writers. We have over 2600 members.

AWG News and Events, and Industry News and

Events
An industry leader, the Guild works to ensure that Australian

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Writers
are given opportunities and support they need to

Fantastic discounts on Final Draft the industry

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Lobbying and advocacy to improve the status of

Put simply whether becoming a writer for screen, stage or
writers

cross-platform
is a reality or an aspiration, being a member

Lobbying and advocacy for industry development

of t he Guild is the best investment you can make in your

Lobbying and advocacy to protect writers creative

career.
rights

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Australian Writers Guild Authorship Collecting

Society (AWGACS)- collecting and distributing monies

owed to Australian writers from the broadcast of

their works in Europe and the UK

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Australian Writers Guild

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Australian Writers Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS)

The Australian Writers Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS) was established by the Australian Writers Guild in 1996 as a not-
for-profit company limited by guarantee to collect international royalties for its Australian and New Zealand members.


These royalties arise from:

statutory levies on blank DVDs, videotapes and CDs

private and educational copying royalties

royalties collected for the retransmission of free-to-air television on cable and satellite TV

royalties collected for copying done by educational institutions, and

royalties collected for the rental of videotapes/CDs/DVDs.

You are eligible to join AWGACS if you are an Australian or New Zealand film or television writer.
Membership is free.
In 2009, the Australian Writers Guild Authorship Collecting Society (AWGACS) collected a million dollars in overseas royalties for the
first time. The royalties from overseas can only increase year by year with the addition of 16 more overseas partners. AWGACS now has
contracts with 21 overseas collecting societies: Argentina, Austria, Chile, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy,
Latvia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland (Suissimage and SSA), United Kingdom and Uruguay.
If you have a writing credit for any Australian and New Zealand television series or serials, feature films, documentaries, childrens
television programs or shorts, you cant afford NOT to join AWGACS.

For information on joining AWGACS, contact the AWG Head Office direct on 02 9319 0339 or email awgacs@awg.com.au