Regulations Governing the Provision of Incentives and Guidance to the Motion Picture Industry and Industry Workers
Revision of Articles 4, 10, and 13 promulgated by the Government Information Office Decree Sin Ying II No. 0940520006Z on January 12, 2005. Revision of Article 13 promulgated by the Government Information Office Decree Sin Ying II No. 0950521183Z on September 1, 2006. Article 1 These Regulations have been formulated in accordance with Article 41 of the Motion Picture Act (hereinafter referred to as “this Act”). Article 2 For motion pictures made by motion picture production enterprises that meet any of the conditions defined in Subparagraphs 1 through 4 of Article 33 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a trophy and may also give a cash prize. A committee composed of various film groups may be commissioned to evaluate motion pictures mentioned in the preceding paragraph. Article 3 For motion pictures made by motion picture production enterprises that are selected by the central competent authority to participate in international film festivals and that conform with Subparagraph 5 of Article 33 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize in the following circumstances: 1. The motion picture is shortlisted for an award at an international film festival. 2. The motion picture wins an award at an international film festival. Article 4 For motion picture production enterprises whose productions are shortlisted for or win an award when participating independently under the name of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in an international film festival, a cash prize shall be awarded in accordance with the preceding Article. Article 5 For film distribution enterprises that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any of the conditions defined in Article 34 of this Act, a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize shall be awarded. Article 6 For motion picture screening establishments that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any of the conditions defined in Article 35 of this Act, a certificate, medal, trophy, or cash prize shall be awarded. Article 7 For motion picture industrial enterprises that are evaluated and found by the central competent authority to meet any one of the conditions defined in Article 36 of this Act, a medal or cash prize shall be awarded. Article 8 For motion picture industry workers meeting any of the conditions defined in Article 37 of this Act, the central competent authority shall award a medal, certificate, or cash prize. Article 9 For motion picture industry workers showing outstanding performance during the production of a motion picture, the central competent authority shall award a trophy and may also give a cash prize. The provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 2 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the evaluation of motion picture industry workers mentioned in the preceding paragraph. Article 10 For films participating in international film festivals that have been produced by domestic enterprises and that represent the Republic of China (Taiwan) either independently or through selection of the central competent authority, the relevant production enterprise may receive funding from the central competent authority to cover the following: 1. Expenses for the revision of foreign-language dialogue and translation of dialogue into foreign languages, subtitling, film developing, shipping and customs clearance, promotional materials, and public relations activities. 2. Expenses arising from the participation in the film festival of the producers, scriptwriters, directors, and actors/actresses of the participating film. A reproduction (copy) of each participating film mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be archived by the central competent authority. Article 11 The central competent authority may hold professional film seminars in order to broaden the professional knowledge of motion picture industry workers and may provide funding to cover the expenses of such workers selected to represent the country at professional film seminars overseas. Article 12 Works chosen through the selection of screenplays and film stories sponsored by the central competent authority may, in addition to being awarded a cash prize, be reproduced and sent to film production companies for reference or use. Payment for and other relevant matters concerning the use of screenplays or film stories mentioned in the preceding paragraph by motion picture production enterprises shall be settled through negotiation between the said enterprises and the author. Article 13 For films participating in international film markets that have been produced by domestic enterprises and that represent the Republic of China (Taiwan) either independently or through selection of the central competent authority, motion picture production and distribution enterprises may apply for funding to help cover the following expenses: the renting of exhibition booths, film-projection equipment for use in exhibition booths, and venues for film previews; exhibition hall passes; flights, accommodation, and meals for participants; and shipping costs for copies of the participating film and promotional materials. Article 14 For film groups holding international film festivals to enhance cultural exchange, or commissioned to do so by an international film group, the central competent authority may provide funding to cover related expenses. Film groups shall apply to the central competent authority for approval to hold international film festivals. Article 15 In order to raise film production standards, the central competent authority may provide guidance and assistance to motion picture industry workers for advanced study abroad. Article 16 These Regulations shall take effect on the day of promulgation. Note: In case of any discrepancy between the Chinese original and this English translation, the Chinese text shall prevail.
