Portugal’s Film Biz Up In Arms As Government Proposes Allowing International Streamers To Avoid National Film Fund Contributions

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Key names in the Portuguese film industry are today publicly protesting a piece of government legislation that would allow international streaming services to avoid making contributions to the Portuguese National Film Fund (ICA), despite the EU mandating the likes of Netflix and Amazon invest back into Euro nations.

High profile film figures including Miguel Gomes (Tabu) and Paulo Branco (Mysteries Of Lisbon) are lending their support to the demonstration in front of the Portuguese Parliament, which saw a healthy turnout.

 

Source: https://deadline.com/