In Russia, they may be allowed to make films for children at the expense of the state. About statement “News”.
In December, it was clarified that the State Duma could, at the first reading, adopt the Draft Law Amending the Federal Law “On state support for cinematography of the Russian Federation”. According to the changes, the state will also be responsible for the distribution of children’s movies. The authors of the project point to the need to increase the volume of children’s films in the country. for children and young people.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Russia has already supported the initiative.
Now the law says that the state cannot invest more than 70% in the production of feature films. The rest need investors, and often producers can’t find investors to release movies for children. Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed that by the end of the year, the state should include into law the authority to fully finance such films.
Indicators of the domestic film industry over the past five years confirm the need for such a decision:
Previously reportedThat the Ministry of Culture will support several dozen film festivals in 2023.