Filmmakers sign petition against proposed copyright amendment

Having appended their signatures to the petition, the filmmakers addressed their concerns to the Attorney General, urging the exclusion of the contested sections that they believe do not uphold artistes' rights.

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Filmmakers discuss the Copyright Amendment Bill at the National Theatre on Monday, December 18, 2023. Courtesy photo

By NewVision Reporter

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Hundreds of filmmakers, united under the umbrella organisation Pearlwood, convened to sign a petition opposing various provisions in the proposed Copyright Amendment Bill.

During a meeting held at the

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Filmmakers sign petition against proposed copyright amendment

Having appended their signatures to the petition, the filmmakers addressed their concerns to the Attorney General, urging the exclusion of the contested sections that they believe do not uphold artistes' rights.

Filmmakers discuss the Copyright Amendment Bill at the National Theatre on Monday, December 18, 2023. Courtesy photo

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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