Industry committee  Not in Canada.

Industry committee  In his case, he gets royalties as a director and as a scriptwriter, because he does both.

Industry committee  I'm sorry; where?

Industry committee  Yes.

Industry committee  Yes.

Industry committee  Yes, it's the same way. That's why in my films or television—because I have done television as well—the actors I direct all get neighbouring rights. They do get paid. I'm the only one who doesn't get paid for secondary use.

Industry committee  I'm not a musician, but they get reproduction rights and they do license their music to the director. As I say, I'm paid for the original use for my services and the original licence, but it's collecting royalties for secondary uses that's a problem.

Industry committee  I'm a director.

Industry committee  No, I'm sure my producer receives some money—maybe not royalties, but....

Industry committee  In Canada, the nationality of the copyright lies with the nationality of the producer, but the copyright itself is with the author. In the situation you're describing, I think it might be an American production, since you say some money is going to Los Angeles.

Industry committee  Then the copyright must lie with an American company, probably.

Industry committee  We are paid a fee for our services originally, and we give out a licence for the original use of the film or television program. Then secondary use is where we have a problem getting paid. An example is Xavier Dolan. If his film goes on television, he's not paid because he's represented by SACD.

Industry committee  The original use would be in the theatres.

Industry committee  Secondary uses are television or other platforms.

Industry committee  Yes. Directors whose works are sold outside the country—Xavier Dolan sells in France—get royalties.