Maddock Films Hails Amendment In Cinematography Bill
Production giant Maddock Films of Dinesh Vijan hails the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill that proposes to introduce more categories for film certification and also brings in stricter penal provisions to prevent film piracy.
The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that content is not affected by piracy and safeguards the interest and investments of producers and filmmakers.
The Bill proposes imprisonment and fine, making Camcording an offence and provisions to block websites transmitting unauthorized copies of films.
Sharing the bill, Maddock Films tweeted, “Kudos to the Cabinet's approval in the amendment of the Cinematographer Act, 1952 age based certification and anti-piracy measures are brilliant steps towards ensuring better business at the movies. We at Maddock films applaud this fantastic move!”
Under the proposed amendments pertaining to the certification of films under the 'unrestricted public exhibition', the Bill has introduced new film certification categories including 'U' or universal, 'U/A 7+', 'U/A 13+', and 'U/A 16+', besides an ‘A’ rating for content restricted for viewing by only adults.
