CreativeFuture is an advocacy organization of over 540 American entertainment organizations and 190,000 individuals with a goal of combating copyright infringement (commonly called piracy) and protecting American intellectual property.[1][2] Its predecessor organization, Creative America endorsed the Stop Online Piracy Act and the PROTECT IP Act in 2011.[3] The organization now advocates for voluntary industry solutions and effective public policies.
History
Creative America was formed on July 6, 2011 with the goal of “protecting American jobs” and “serving as the unified voice of the more than 2 million Americans… whose jobs are supported by film and television, as well as people in other creative fields.” In October 2011, Creative America launched a national campaign to educate the public about copyright infringement, and to draw support for the Protect IP Act.
In February 2014, Creative America re-launched as CreativeFuture, and Ruth Vitale, the former co-president of Paramount Classics, became executive director.
Supporters
CreativeFuture is supported by labor groups SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and the Directors Guild of America and entertainment companies including CBS Corporation, NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Viacom, Time Warner, Annapurna Pictures, New Regency, Participant Media, and others.
At its relaunch in 2014, CreativeFuture was initially supported by a coalition of 65 companies and organizations. Today, it is backed by more than 540 companies and organizations and more than 190,000 individuals from film, television, music, book publishing, photography, and other creative industries.
Activities
Legislation
CreativeFuture supported H.R. 1695, a Bill that would make the Register of Copyrights a Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed position, similar to other federal offices with oversight over major sectors of the American economy. On April 26, 2017, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1695, (378-48).[4]
Advocacy
In 2016, CreativeFuture opposed a proposal from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would have required cable companies to “unlock” their set-top boxes and allowed third parties to produce their own.
During the 2016 presidential elections, CreativeFuture delivered petitions with over 70,000 signatures to political candidates and elected officials that advocated for strong copyright laws.[5]
On May 2, 2017, CreativeFuture supported the introduction of the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act.
On October 12, 2017, CreativeFuture presented leaders in Congress with a petition signed by over 75,000 Americans that asks for strong copyright protections in the
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References
- JENNA WORTHAM. With Twitter, Blackouts and Demonstrations, Web Flexes Its Muscle The New York Times, January 18, 2012, retrieved 20 January 2012^
- New Coalition Creative America Created to Fight Content Theft The Hollywood Reporter, retrieved 20 January 2012^
- Creative America on Vimeo