SACD

The Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs Dramatiques (SACD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the rights and freedoms of authors and composers. Established in 1777 by French playwrights, including Beaumarchais, SACD has evolved to support creators across various disciplines, including live performance, audiovisual fiction, radio, and web-based works. (sacd.be ) With a membership exceeding 60,000 authors worldwide, including over 3,000 in Belgium, SACD manages the rights of creators in sectors such as theater, dance, incidental music, circus, street arts, and cinema. The organization provides comprehensive services, including the collection and distribution of royalties, legal and professional support, and cultural initiatives to promote and protect the interests of its members. (sacd.be ) SACD's core values encompass freedom, solidarity, diversity, and proximity. The organization is committed to ensuring that authors' rights are respected and recognized, both in France and across Europe. It negotiates fair conditions for the use of authors' works, offers high-performance services such as contract negotiation assistance and training, and supports authors during challenging periods through solidarity support and retirement benefit activities. (sacd.be ) In Belgium, SACD operates from the Maison européenne des Autrices et des Auteurs (MEDAA) in Brussels, a vibrant center for creative collaboration and resource sharing. The organization is managed by authors for authors, with a Belgian Committee comprising 16 elected members who determine and oversee SACD's policies and cultural actions within the country. (sacd.be ) SACD also engages in partnerships and sectoral actions, collaborating with various professional associations to represent, defend, and promote authors and their works. These partnerships aim to improve the economic and social conditions of its members through synergies and action plans developed in conjunction with Belgian, foreign, and international organizations. (sacd.be ) For more information or to become a member, individuals can contact SACD Belgium via email at [email protected] or by phone at +32 (0)2 551 03 20. The organization is open Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm. (sacd.be )