The proposal of Government to eliminate the incentives tax of the Film Law has aroused strong rejection among filmmakers and industry managers, including the Association Dominican of Cinema Professionals (Adocine).
In response to this situation, the renowned Italian-American director Francis Ford Coppola has expressed concern about the impact that this measure would have on the development of the cine local.
Coppolaknown for his work on classics such as “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” emphasized the importance of the Law for the Promotion of Cinematographic Activity in the Republic Dominican.
When consulted via email by Martha Checo and Félix Manuel, the filmmaker highlighted that this legislation has been fundamental in promoting the talent localgenerate jobs and attract foreign investment, vital for the growth of the industry cinematic.
“I understand that the ley of cine 108-10 can be repealed. This ley has been vital in promoting the talent localgenerate employment and attract foreign investment,” he stated Coppola.
Furthermore, he warned that the elimination of incentives contained in articles 34 and 39 of the ley would be “devastating for thousands of workersstudents and artists who have found in the cine a space to tell their stories.”
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The director, who filmed in the Republic Dominican in 1974, he recalled the rich experience he lived in the country and the affection he developed for its people. “My work experience in the Republic Dominican “It taught me a lot about the country and the good people of this beautiful nation,” he added.
Further
- The community cinematic local has mobilized in protest against the reform, organizing forums and visits to the National Congress to prevent the legislation that supports the industry cinematic undergo modifications. The opposition of figures such as Coppola highlights the relevance of maintaining a legal framework that continues to promote the development of the cine in the country.
- The voice of Coppola joins that of many others filmmakers and professionals in the sector who advocate for the preservation of the Film Lawa pillar in the growth of Dominican cinematography.
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