Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised additional support for the Russian animation industry. It has been reported interfax Referring to the President’s meeting with Yuliana Slashcheva, Chairman of the Board of Soyuzmultfilm Film Studio, Chairman of the Association of Animation Film Industry Organizations.
Pointing out that the production of domestic cartoons has tripled in the last 5 years, Özcan said that 14 feature-length animated films will be released in 2023. He proposed the creation of a special economic zone for cinema in Moscow. “To stimulate the number of domestic film and animation projects, we propose to create in Moscow a special economic zone for cinema – the Moscow International Film Cluster. Then, under the auspices of the Moscow government, we will be able to obtain certain privileges, tax advantages, and perhaps some additional development opportunities,” said Akıncı, and should equate animation with the IT industry and reduce the income tax to 100 TL. 3%
Putin agreed that these areas are intertwined and complained that there are no longer any licenses for the production of toys and products inspired by children’s content, and that only 10% of this category is produced in Russia. He sought support from the Ministry of Industry and Trade with subsidies to be sent to Russian manufacturers. “I admit, it’s very important. First, it’s a huge industry and a very important aspect of education,” the chairman agreed. “We’ll do it,” he said.
Putin in 2022 approved It celebrates the Animation Day of the Russian Federation – it is celebrated on April 8.