Search results : 1129

The coverage of the tragic events in France on 7, 8 and 9 January 2015 by the audiovisual media have been the subject of debate. On the day of the massacre at Charlie Hebdo, Olivier Schrameck, Chairman of the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel (audiovisual regulatory authority - CSA), paid “tribute to all those whose talent and bravery serve to promote the freedom of expression, an essential prerequisite for democracy, even at the cost of their lives, without ever giving in to the contemptible threats they may receive”. Two days later, when the continuous news channels, as well as TF1 and France...

The terms of reference governing the activity of the national programming company France Télévisions was amended by decree on 26 December 2014. The text begins by amending the appendix for animation works on the scope of the rights so as to take into account the most recent professional agreement between France Télévisions and representatives of animated film producers, which was reached on 27 May 2014. This agreement provides that animation series are to be available free of charge on Pluzz, France Télévisions’ catch-up TV portal, for seven days. During the broadcasting rights period, three episodes...

The European Commission has just authorised the measure adopted by the French Parliament at the end of 2013 and notified to the Commission on 1 April 2014 for adopting certain changes in the scheme of cinema and audiovisual tax credits. In addition to extending the tax credits until 31 December 2017, the Commission has authorised the increase in the rate of the credit from 20 to 30% for films with a budget of less than 4 million euros. The new rate does not affect the audiovisual tax credit. Otherwise, the accumulation of aid for cinematographic works remains unchanged, at 50% of the total cost...

The Centre National du Cinéma (national cinema centre - CNC) has announced changes in support of the production of documentaries (audiovisual support fund, COSIP), which has remained unchanged since 2004. In recent years, the CNC has substantially increased its support for such productions, which remain the leading audiovisual genre receiving support. The changes are the result of the consultation carried out in collaboration with professionals in the sector, which began in mid-2012 after the report entitled Le Documentaire dans Tous ses États had been submitted to the Minister for Culture. The...

On 1 October the Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel (audiovisual regulatory authority - CSA) adopted a new deliberation reorganising the broadcasting of excerpts of sport events. According to Article L. 333-7 of the Sport Code, it is for the CSA to “lay down the conditions for broadcasting short excerpts [of sport competitions] after consulting the French National Olympic Committee and organisers of sport events referred to in Article L. 331-5”. In January 2013, the CSA adopted a deliberation laying down the conditions for broadcasting short excerpts of sport competitions and other events of major...