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Originally founded by a group of writers, The
Finnish Dramatists’ Union has been in active operation since 1921. Today
the Union comprises over 450 members who work as professional script
writers for stage, film, television, radio and multimedia. Both Finnish
and Swedish-speaking authors are represented by the Union.
The
Union protects the professional, copyright and financial interests of its
individual members, and handles the rights of properties owned by other
controlling bodies such as Estates. In addition to negotiating and issuing
contracts, we develop codes of practice in co-operation with theatres,
television channels and producers. We also work closely with various
artistic, copyright and public affairs organisations in order to further
the aims of professional writers.
The Union maintains a library of
plays by Finnish authors. We disseminate play texts and handle performance
contracts both in Finland and abroad. We can also offer advice on choosing
a play for production and answer enquires concerning copyright matters,
contract issues and grant applications.
Over the years, and
alongside the evolution of new forms of media, the main purpose of the
Finnish Dramatists’ Union has remained largely unchanged: our goal is
still to serve the needs of Finnish authors and to promote Finnish drama.
Contact:
Executive
Director: Markus Pyhältö
E:mail: info(at)sunklo.fi
Tel: +
358 9 135 6191
Fax: +358 9 135 6171
Postal Address: The Finnish
Dramatists' Union
Meritullinkatu 33 G, FIN-00170
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