Scriptwriters Guild Of Israel
Introduction
Who we are
The Screenwriters Guild of Israel is a trade union representing over 500 professional screenwriters in the Israeli film and television industry since 1969.
Benefits of Joining
What We Do
Writers interests
We work with the Ministry of Communications, the Ministry of Culture, the Knesset committees and regulatory bodies, in order to increase budgets of original scripted work and to create additional employment opportunities for screenwriters within the ever-widening range of Israeli and international media platforms.
We are promoting proper norms of employment, providing copyright protection and legal advice for screenwriters.
In addition, we strive to improve the status and representation of screenwriters in film festivals and trade publications, encouraging diversity and freedom of expression.
Legal advice
All members are eligible for legal advice regarding all contractual matters or cases involving intellectual property and professional representation.
Professional development and workshops
Follow our website for weekly information about lectures, workshops and master classes for guild members.
Register intellectual property
We provide an intellectual-property registration service. Protect your scripts here.
Join Us
If you write for film and television or just graduated with a screenwriting degree - your place is with us. Join us here.
Affiliates
The SGi is a member of the IAWG (internationalaffiliation of screenwriters).