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Screen industry calls for a levy on streamers

by Business Desk — 26 October 2023

The screen production sector is urging the incoming government to impose a levy on foreign streaming platforms in order to provide financial support for domestic film and television productions. Irene Gardiner, the president of the Screen Production and Development Association (Spada), emphasized the pressing need for a solution to assist local producers who have faced challenges due to the rise of streaming giants and recent economic downturns.

 

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