COPYRIGHTS OF FILM DIRECTORS (AUTEURS): UZBEKISTAN AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This article examines the film director as the main subject of a motion picture, highlighting their important creative role and functions. The legal status of the film director as the author of the film is analyzed, and their absolute (inalienable) rights as a rightsholder are characterized. Contractual relationships with directors and the mechanism for transferring exclusive rights to the producer under authors' agreements are also studied. Uzbekistan's experience is compared with international practice, particularly by analyzing the experience of the USA and European countries in this field. Based on the comparative analysis, problem areas are identified and relevant proposals and recommendations are offered to ensure the copyright protection of film directors.