South African producers are demanding an “urgent all-industry response” to the threat posed by coronavirus, with a leading industry body calling for a coordinated plan from broadcasters and governm…
, with a leading industry body calling for a coordinated plan from broadcasters and government agencies to address the potential economic fallout of the global pandemic on the local film and TV biz.
However, the group said it doesn’t see “how productions can continue indefinitely as the epidemic escalates.”The IPO said it has asked South African broadcasters how they plan to soften the financial blow for the creative industry workers who would be affected by a potential work stoppage, but thus far no “clear policy” has emerged., with production on most local shows continuing apace.
“We need an urgent and rational resolution of the matter that is not done at the expense of our fledgling industry,” said producer and director Rehad Desai . “We cannot be held ransom by broadcasters who are seemingly saying they bear no responsibility in this matter.”
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