The community cinematographic Dominican will join a massive protest in front of the National Congress in defense of the Film Law.
This act will take just this Wednesday at 2:30 in the afternoon, in response to the reform tax proposed by the government, which seeks to eliminate the incentives that have allowed the industry to grow in recent years.
Filmmakers, actors, producers and students will gather to express their rejection of an initiative that, if carried out, could put more than 25,000 people at risk. jobs and stability of 375 companies linked to the sector.
They ensure the Film Law has been fundamental for the development cultural and economic of the country, and its possible elimination would generate a impact devastating in the community.
During a previous meeting at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Hans GarcÃa, president of the Dominican Association of Cinema (Adocine), will highlight that “this proposal threatens to dismantle a crucial pillar for our culture“.
Attendees will dress in black as a symbol of mourning for what could be death of a growing industry.
Speakers will emphasize that reform will not only result in economic losses, but will also affect diversity cultural and opportunities for new generations of filmmakers. “We cannot sacrifice our identity cultural by measures that make no sense,” said Danilo Reynoso, actor and producer.
Omar de la Cruz, treasurer of Adocine, will remember that the Film Law It was the result of years of work and effort. “Proposing to eliminate what has cost so much is a decision irresponsible“he will add.
A Call to Action
- The demonstration will take place while the Congressional Finance Commission will receive representatives of the community cinematographic. Attendees, determined to raise their voices, will call for solidarity and reflection on the importance of strengthening, rather than eliminating, the incentives that have allowed the industry to flourish.
- The fight for Film Law It will not just be a defense of jobsbut an effort to preserve a legacy cultural that will enrich the entire Dominican society. The community cinematographic will continue firm in its purpose, hoping that its message is heard and valued by decision makers.
