Korean Filmmakers Protest against Screen Quota Cut
Published on | Source
A group of Korean filmmakers staged an overnight rally on Wednesday against the government's planned cut of a quota for domestic movies in local theaters.
Some 100 screen actors, directors and producers gathered in downtown Seoul saying the reduction, to be implemented in July, will hurt the development of the Korean movie industry. They argue that without the protectionist measure Korean movies couldn't have taken up more than a 50-percent share of local box office.
The filmmakers also pointed to Hollywood's production of some 800 movies a year compared to Korea's 70. Members of Korea's film industry also plan to hold a large-scale demonstration next week to drum up public support.
Arirang News
Some 100 screen actors, directors and producers gathered in downtown Seoul saying the reduction, to be implemented in July, will hurt the development of the Korean movie industry. They argue that without the protectionist measure Korean movies couldn't have taken up more than a 50-percent share of local box office.
The filmmakers also pointed to Hollywood's production of some 800 movies a year compared to Korea's 70. Members of Korea's film industry also plan to hold a large-scale demonstration next week to drum up public support.
Arirang News
Advertisement