As a member of the ‘Digital Data Exchange’, GVL has been actively working with other leading players in the music industry for many years to exchange information more efficiently along the entire value chain.

GVL supports the call for regulation of generative AI formulated by Ed Newton-Rex. The short and clear statement warns of the consequences for the livelihoods of all those creatives whose works are used without permission as the basis for AI models. Unlicensed use would have fatal consequences for the economic basis of creatives and their partners.

On 21 November 2023 at 11:00 am, GVL and GEMA are hosting a joint webinar for interested creative professionals. Find out everything you need to know about the two major music collecting societies and get an overview of the rights represented by GVL and GEMA. The format also offers you the opportunity to ask your own questions and discuss them with the speakers. The webinar is organised by both GVL and GEMA

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?

As early as twelve years ago, GVL began to move its business with performers into the digital realm. This transformative process has been applied to all of GVL and impacts on our daily business.

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.

As early as twelve years ago, GVL began to move its business with performers into the digital realm. This transformative process has been applied to all of GVL and impacts on our daily business.