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The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 2:29pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
The Proposed Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON) Bill is a controversial bill which aims to do more than regulate the Nigerian Film industry. The greatest problem for Nollywood now is Piracy and Poor distribution framework not membership of guilds and associations! What exactly does this bill, which has been described as 'unnecessary,' 'one sided,' and 'elitist' contain? Pulse Nigeria have put together 9 important things stated in the bill which you should know about. Here we go; 1. Without being a member of MOPICON, of course, you will not be ‘entitled’ to practice in any area of the business of movie making in Nigeria. The list of ‘entitled’ people will be circulated to the regulatory bodies every year 2. The functions of the council governing the body include; determining who are Motion Picture Practitioners, determining what standards of knowledge and skills are to be attained by persons seeking to become registered as Motion Picture Practitioners and reviewing those standards from time to time. 3. A person not registered as a member with the Council is prohibited from producing and making projects for both the Cinema and Home Video Market plus Television Stations and Networks for gains. 4. A person in breach of the above number 3 is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of N100,000 or to imprisonment for a term of two years. 5. It shall be the duty of MOPICON to furnish the NFVCB with the list of practitioners to be licensed in accordance with the National Film and Video Censors Board Act. 6. No director is allowed to be on more than one project at a time. 7. No religion or form of worship shall be depicted in a manner that will expose it to ridicule. 8. Marketers are to endeavour to ensure that the Producer gets his copies of the box office return statement and that payments are made when due. 9. No actor shall be on more than one project at a time. #NoToMoppicon Source: www.pulse.ng/movies/moppicon-9-things-you-should-know-about-controversial-bill-getting-nollywood-angry-id4859826.html |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by okuneddie(m): 2:57pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
what I'm seeing here us still good Na , marketers won't be able to dupe them, directors will concentrate on the job at hand and not be directing to or more movies at a time which makes some of their movies look like we are still in 80s.....its a good thing sha, my thoughts though 1 Like |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by ammyluv2002(f): 3:14pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
Kill abi revive? I love this bill.... |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 3:17pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
okuneddie:Bros abeg look the bill well again especially the part that prohibits non-members from engaging in the creative process of making movies! Even OPEC does not stop non-members from producing oil! there is no clear line on fighting piracy in the bill! 1 Like |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 3:25pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
ammyluv2002:Just take a thorough look at what is stated in the bill, that anybody who intends to make a movie must be a member Creativity is freedom! |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by ammyluv2002(f): 3:40pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
suyamasta:My dear, no vex but i like the restrictions! There should be rules......i can't remember the last time that i ve seen a Nollywood movie. They disappoint alot and that kills me, if this will help then let's all embrace it and encourage the bill. I, strongly believe that the bill will help reduce and trash out all these "backyard" directors and producers. It's no biggie to register and become a member at least, it will show some level of seriousness. #MyViewsSha 1 Like |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 4:11pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
ammyluv2002:I understand your point in terms of quality! But this bill in my own understanding is about creating a cabal whose selfish interest is of utmost importance! Let me tell you why you see more bad quality movies than good ones now, this is because the distribution framework is not favourable to investors and producers because they hardly recoup their investments not because their movies are not good but because pirates dictate the movement of materials! So those who produce low quality movies which are mostly cheaper have nothing to lose they can afford to produce more less quality movies always! Those who have good quality movies rarely release their films on dvd/vcd except the pirates do it for them! Hence they are discouraged to produce more good movies! So the level playing ground they should have focused on would be ensuring proper distribution and reducing pirate dorminancy! This would enable producers of good quality works whether low budget or high budget with good quality content to make returns on their investments! Nollywood is a creativity sector where ideas are the primary raw materials any form of forced membership would only drive people who are non partisan away, thereby discouraging people who are creative from contributing to the industry! The moppicon bill is more of a political arrangement than a solutionist arrangement! 1 Like |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by ammyluv2002(f): 4:19pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
suyamasta:Okay! You really do have a point |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 4:26pm On Apr 05, 2016 |
ammyluv2002:Yea if the bill is to be passed then they should address some of the issues raised |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by john159: 9:03am On Apr 10, 2016 |
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Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by Floyd45(m): 5:11pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
Solid points @suyamaster. Personally, i feel all this effort should rather be put into fighting piracy and proper distribution of our movies. 1 Like |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 5:46pm On Apr 10, 2016 |
Floyd45:Yes o thats what they should have focused on |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by theshaderoom: 10:49am On Apr 16, 2016 |
This is a good developement. Give nollywood a standard 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by yommywindy: 4:24pm On Oct 03, 2016 |
suyamasta: OP pls what's the latest on this bill. I am researching on filmmaking in Nigeria and stumbled on this bill issue. I am so alarmed that any one could come up with such RUBBISH. I am even more alarmed that some Nigerians do not even fully understand the magnitude of stiffing and harm this bill could do to the industry and some are here expressing support for it. |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by suyamasta(m): 6:47pm On Oct 03, 2016 |
yommywindy:The last time i heard on radio the info minister talking about setting up a committee on MOPPICON |
Re: The Proposed Bill To Kill Nollywood! by kyelaaputri: 3:01am On Oct 27, 2016 |
I really love to read such a nice article. Thanks!Keep rocking. apk 1 Like |
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