WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA, WEST CONDEMNS LAWSUIT TARGETING DIRECTORS
Guild President Speaks Out Against CleanFlicks Federal Lawsuit Against 16 Directors
September 3, 2002
LOS ANGELES - "We are astounded that a company would target some of our country's most esteemed directors in a misguided effort to claim a right to alter artistic work for commercial exploitation," said Victoria Riskin, President, Writers Guild of America, west. "In the name of corporate profits this company has altered the creative works of writers, directors, performers, cinematographers, editors and all of the crafts that create films. They now are personally targeting these directors to assert a right to continue that exploitation. The Board of Directors of the WGAw has unanimously voted to support the Directors Guild of America and our director colleagues in the effort to protect the work of all artists.
"The Writers Guild absolutely supports the rights of consumers to choose films that meet their personal standards for content and depiction. There are thousands of selections available to the public that offer stories and content appropriate for any viewing taste. We urge the customers of CleanFlicks and all consumers to consider the importance of the rights of all artists to see their work shown according to their original vision. The premise of artistic rights was fundamental in the founding of our country and must not be exploited in the name of profit.
""Whether the artist is a novelist, painter, sculptor, architect, journalist, photographer, dancer or works in any of the creative media we must continue to stand for the right of freedom of expression and the importance of protecting that expression."
For more information contact
Cheryl D. Rhoden or Gabriel Scott
at 323-782-4603
Related Items:
- Letter from the President (DGA Magazine - September 2002)
- DGA denounces lawsuit filed against 16 directors by two entities engaged in unauthorized editing of films
(August 29, 2002)
- MPAA's Jack Valenti speaks out against unauthorized editing of films
- SAG supports DGA stance
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