Swiss Producers Hope Upcoming ‘Lex Netflix’ Referendum Will Prompt Greater Investment From Streamers
A nationwide referendum is to be held in Switzerland on May 15 on a proposed law that would force streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to re-invest 4 of their local revenues in Swiss film and TV productions.
Dubbed “Lex Netflix,” the Swiss law –– which is modeled on European regulations that don’t apply in the country as it’s not part of the E.U. –– is sparking plenty of controversy.
“Lex Netflix” is being opposed by Swiss groups of different political stripes who say it goes against the principles of the country’s fiercely free-market economy. In a similar vein, Swiss consumer orgs say they fear that investment obligations will prompt streamers to raise subscription fees so that consumers will end up footing the bill for what they consider to be handouts to producers.
“We have the greatest respect for the democratic decision-making of the Swiss people, and we will...
Dubbed “Lex Netflix,” the Swiss law –– which is modeled on European regulations that don’t apply in the country as it’s not part of the E.U. –– is sparking plenty of controversy.
“Lex Netflix” is being opposed by Swiss groups of different political stripes who say it goes against the principles of the country’s fiercely free-market economy. In a similar vein, Swiss consumer orgs say they fear that investment obligations will prompt streamers to raise subscription fees so that consumers will end up footing the bill for what they consider to be handouts to producers.
“We have the greatest respect for the democratic decision-making of the Swiss people, and we will...
- 5/5/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
The Primexchange co-production workshop (Nov 18-24) is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year with a strong line-up of ten projects, along with guest project In Search Of A Miracle, based on William Dalrymple’s book Nine Lives.
Produced by the UK’s Film and Music Entertainment (F&Me), the docudrama follows four individuals in contemporary India as they pursue their devotion to a higher power. It is one of four UK projects selected for Primexchange this year – along with Rosemilk Productions’ psychological thriller Figments, Aimimage Productions’ Seven Stages and Avatar Productions’ The Importance Of Being Chunky.
Avatar’s project is a comedy about a cab driver enlisted to impersonate a Bollywood star. Thriller Seven Stages was selected in collaboration with Primexchange’s partners at Film London.
A co-production workshop which aims to foster collaboration between Indian and European producers, Primexchange selects ten projects each year – five from India and five from Europe. This year’s...
Produced by the UK’s Film and Music Entertainment (F&Me), the docudrama follows four individuals in contemporary India as they pursue their devotion to a higher power. It is one of four UK projects selected for Primexchange this year – along with Rosemilk Productions’ psychological thriller Figments, Aimimage Productions’ Seven Stages and Avatar Productions’ The Importance Of Being Chunky.
Avatar’s project is a comedy about a cab driver enlisted to impersonate a Bollywood star. Thriller Seven Stages was selected in collaboration with Primexchange’s partners at Film London.
A co-production workshop which aims to foster collaboration between Indian and European producers, Primexchange selects ten projects each year – five from India and five from Europe. This year’s...
- 11/21/2013
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
The European Film Academy announced nominations in the documentary category for the 25th European Film Awards. The nominations come from a committee that includes Brit producer Nik Powell, deputy chairman of the Efa board, Efa Members Francine Brücher (Switzerland) and Despina Mouzaki (Greece), and the documentary experts Claas Danielsen (Germany), Ally Derks (the Netherlands), and Jacques Laurent (Belgium). The winner will be presented on December 1, 2012 in Malta. List of nominees below: "Hiver Nomade" (Winter Nomads) Switzerland, 90 min Directed By: Manuel von Stürler Written By: Claude Muret & Manuel von Stürler Produced By: Elisabeth Garbar & Heinz Dill "London - The Modern Babylon" UK, 128 min Directed By: Julien Temple Produced By: Amanda Temple & Stephen Malit "Le The Ou L'Electricite" (Tea or Electricity) Belgium /...
- 10/23/2012
- by Maggie Lange
- Thompson on Hollywood
The European Film Academy announced the nominations for their annual documentary award. A committee consisting of Nik Powell, director of the Nfts and deputy chairman of the Efa Board (UK), Efa Members Francine Brücher (Switzerland) and Despina Mouzaki (Greece), and the documentary experts Claas Danielsen (Germany), Ally Derks (the Netherlands), and Jacques Laurent (Belgium) chose the following three films for a nomination: Hiver Nomade (Winter Nomads) Switzerland, 90 min Directed By: Manuel von Stürler Written By: Claude Muret & Manuel von Stürler Produced By: Elisabeth Garbar & Heinz Dill London – The Modern Babylon UK, 128 min Directed By: Julien Temple Produced By: Amanda Temple & Stephen Malit Le THÉ Ou L‘ELECTRICITÉ (Tea or Electricity) Belgium / France / Morocco, 93 min Written & Directed By: Jérôme le Maire Produced By: Isabelle Truc, Isabelle Mathy...
- 10/23/2012
- by Peter Knegt
- Indiewire
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