The issue of copyright in Poland has long been a controversial issue, and creators have emphasized numerous oversights in this regard. However, this was to change due to the draft amendment to the laws and the implementation of the new directive. It promised to be good, but it ended as usual, because it turns out that the proposal covers only the single film market, completely ignoring the Internet space. What does this mean in practice?
The filmmakers started a protest. Mateusz Damięcki joined the action
Due to this decision, filmmakers will not receive payments for titles available on streaming platforms, which, as is widely known, have been leading in recent years and generating the highest profits. If this does not change, Poland will be the only country in the European Union that does not pay creators remuneration for the distribution of their productions online. Artists do not intend to stand idly by as they are deprived of the money they deserve by starting a protest. This was supported by many different circles and famous people from show business. One of them is .
The actor published an emotional entry online, expressing support for the protesting filmmakers. As an example of a situation when he was also affected by injustice, he gave “Furioza” directed by Cyprian T. Olencki, in which he created one of the main roles, the character of Golden. The production was released half a year after its cinema premiere, in April 2022, and almost immediately began to record spectacular viewing results. Only between April 4 and 10, the film was watched for as many as 23.9 million hours, which helped it take the top spot in the list of the most popular non-English titles in the streaming giant’s library. It also created a sensation in other countries, taking the same place, among others. in Belgium, Brazil, France, Greece, Spain and Morocco.
Damięcki talks about the success of “Furioza”. He pointed out the filmmakers responsible for the protest
He did not mince his words in his statement and ironically addressed Netflix. He emphasized that the success of “Furioza” is unquestionable, and he has received congratulations from the website many times. He also mentioned the gift he received, explaining that it was nothing compared to the profits the film generated for the platform.
I’m glad you liked the result and that you were able to appreciate my commitment to the role and dedication. I even received a special gift from you – a package with a blanket and slippers with your logo and popcorn.
– he wrote. He also noted that the spectacular viewership results apparently influenced the decision to produce the second part of the production. Finally, he emphasized that the only and only right way to honor his many months of preparation for the role and work on the set would be to transfer the royalties due to him. However, he understands that he should not blame those responsible for creating law in Poland.
Therefore, let us together encourage the Polish government, and especially the Ministry of Culture and Art, to take action for the benefit of creators, because it is a bit sad that the other EU countries have reached an agreement and we still do not. (…) I don’t like it when people make fun of me… ligan.
– he concluded, appealing to everyone to join the action, because maybe together we will be able to win justice for the creators.
Source: Gazeta
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