Since Tuesday, a New bill on Cinema and Audiovisual CultureAccording to the norm of 15 years ago, among other innovations, the definition of the independent producer figure demanded by the industry is not touched or calls for help are extended to the platforms.
The Council of Ministers approved this Tuesday to request that the Cinema and Audio-Visual Culture bill be sent to the Cortes Generales and be processed in parliament in an emergency procedure.
a new text, whose main goal is to “strengthen” the entire value chain It pays special attention to independent sectors, as they constitute the “fundamental elements of cultural diversity” of the creative and industrial fabric.
These are the master keys
The new standard remains the same as the previous definition, ie an independent producer will be considered a natural or legal person carrying out a cinematographic or audiovisual distribution activity if it fulfills two conditions.
1.- Not owned by a majority non-EU company and not affiliated with it in terms of governing bodies, shareholders, decision-making capacity or business strategy.
2.- Whether it is a community or not, it does not belong to the majority of an audiovisual communication service provider, a communication group or public equity and is not affiliated with them in terms of governing bodies, shareholders, decision-making capacities or business strategies. The same requirements are fulfilled by independent international sales agents.
Together with “cinema”, as it is understood that cinematographic activity and audiovisual activity form “a unit that integrates the features of different means of use and dissemination of audio-visual works”.
All Spanish and Portuguese works and works recognized nationally by a Latin American State that is a member of the Conference of Ibero-American Audiovisual and Cinematographic Authorities (CAACI).
In the regulation of nationality of cinematographic films and other audio-visual works. Therefore, in addition to referring to any of the official Spanish languages, it includes the legally recognized Spanish sign languages as well as those that are legally recognized by the Autonomous Communities.
Support the organization of a project (writing, development, pre-production, distribution…) as well as exhibitions, internationalisation, festivals, awards, markets and professional events; o new formats, new technologies and R&D+i activities; or heritage preservation.
The law considers that the Fund for the Conservation of Cinematography and Audiovisual will “always” set aside a “significant percentage” of its donation for “exclusive” cinematographic activity, even if it includes other audio-visual forms such as serials.
This regulation, which was reserved for women with aid decisions, has now become an obligation in the law that all production aids must comply with.
For feature films and distribution companies seeking public assistance, comply with the disability employment reservation quota, if any.
Cinematographic films produced directly by audiovisual communication service providers, fully financed by public administrations, primarily with advertising content and for political propaganda purposes or with an X film rating.
Everyone will have access to help for the exhibition, although special attention is paid to standalone rooms or rooms in rural areas. In addition, with this new regulation, the ratio to be allocated to national and European cinema is increased from 25% to 20%, and Latin American cinema and films starring female directors are also included in this.
It is included as a member of the Spanish Historical Heritage and the Spanish Film Library is classified as an asset of cultural interest (BIC).
Reserves can be created depending on the type of project and the specific valuation for them, as well as access requirements, competitive disadvantage between companies and market disruptions. In any case, special consideration will be given to projects by independent production companies based in the Canary Islands.
Prepare and publish annual reports from the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts (ICAA) on measures promoted and their results, as well as a strategic plan for cinematography and audiovisual culture.
From audiovisual works, just as exhibition halls do.
To strengthen public-private partnerships and build public policy, audiovisual literacy or heritage, among others.