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Survey on National Cinematography |
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The next questions concerned national legislation and organization: – Does a specific national legislation exist aimed at the protection of copyright applicable to the works of authors of cinematography and audiovisual goods? – Is there a specific law for the protection of certain sections of the public (e.g. a law protecting young persons)? – Is there a national law against piracy? – Is there a national cinematography (regulating) centre? – Is there a national or government agency for official registration of films or audiovisual materials (e.g. registration of copyrights)? – Is there a national body for the conservation of films and audiovisual materials? Only about 60 of a total of 102 countries producing films have a legal framework and/or official structures regarding this sector. The lowest number of positive answers concerns national copyright protection and the physical conservation of audiovisual and cinematographic goods. The survey showed that
authors’ rights are least protected in Asia. The Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA), representing the eight US ‘majors’,
loses US$ 2.5 billion yearly in potential copyright revenues due
to film piracy, mainly in Asian countries, Mexico and the Russian
Federation. When the number of specific laws and decrees passed in each country are added up, the following list of countries with the most legislation is obtained:
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