The GVL represents around 12,000 actors and dubbing actors. The Bundesverband Schauspiel (BFFS) is one of the four associates of the GVL. We spoke to BFFS chair Leslie Malton about the current situation of her fellow actors and the challenges facing the industry.
GVL: First we had the Corona pandemic, second inflation due to the outbreak of war and now is AI threatening to turn the entire creative industry upside down. How are German actors and dubbing actors doing right now?
GVL Talk: The GVL for classical musicians (in German)
The talk is aimed at everyone - whether beginners or advanced GVL practitioners. We look forward to a lively exchange.
You can find more information on our event page.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the GVL's representatives, we recommend the recently published interview with Josephine Baenisch, head of the Classical Music Team.
GVL forwards foreign remuneration to performing artists and recording producers
A total of approximately 6 million euros will be distributed to our rightsholders from abroad this quarter.
This time, our recording producers receive remunerations from Great Britain, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, the USA and the Netherlands. In addition, we forward money to our artists from the USA, Switzerland, France, South Africa, Denmark and others. For the first time, our actors and actresses receive usage-based payments from Spain.
Performers: Launch of the initial and subsequent distributions 2020-2022
In the course of this distribution run, GVL pays out a total of EUR 70m to performers and their legal successors, of which EUR 45m relate to the initial distribution 2022, and EUR 25m are associated with the subsequent distributions 2020 and 2021.
Sandy Backhaus, Head of the Rights Holders’ Division for Performers, explains: “We are happy to report that we managed to increase the payout amount compared to the previous year’s distribution; overall, we could distribute close to EUR 13m more than in autumn 2022.”
Producers: Start of distributions 2019-2022 sound recordings
As announced, the GVL has started the distributions mentioned above today. The payout notifications and the individual distribution results will be made available immediately in the producers' portal label.gvl.
Transparency Report and Digital Annual Report for 2022 published
In this edition, we are looking back on a rather eventful 2022. GVL income has significantly exceeded our expectations with an amount of €235.4m in 2022. When looking back on the three COVID-19-years, GVL managed to navigate its way through the challenging times of the past years rather successfully. At the same time, we used this period to undertake crucial steps regarding the technical and organisational development of GVL.
Producers*: Video clip distributions 2019 to 2022 completed
Today, the GVL has instructed the payments of the distribution proceeds determined. Rights holders can find further information and their individual detailed reports at label.gvl.de. If the results do not lead to additional distributions, you will not receive any payment notifications accordingly.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at label@gvl.de and +49 30 48483-650 or use our chat in label.gvl.
