Who is responsible to defend the movie cinema industry and the filmmakers who create the movies?

Blog 10 minute read 

Re: Cinema / Theatre / Movies 

Entertainment Business / Opinion 

My name is George Ohan. 

I am a U.S. Army veteran. 

I am an independent film producer in California. 

I would like to discuss a few points please. . . 

Who is the real voice of the international cinema / theatre industry? 

Which large cinema organization has been innovative to keep up with the changes of 2020? 

Which theatre owners have created a new way to keep their businesses open? 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3983588/

Film credits on IMDb

Has there been any leadership who has offered solutions and action for the suffering industry of cinema? Have a group of theatre and cinema owners created a new protocol for doing business?  SAG-AFTRA has done this for most productions to proceed. 

As a filmmaker, we are watching the cinema owners waiting to hear what the new rules will be. . . . from the government. This does not make any sense. 

The entertainment industry is a driving force in the United States, and many other organizations outside of the film exhibition industry have figured out ways to move forward.

The owners of theatres and cinemas must step up, have a voice, and create the new standards. 

Where are the really smart distribution people who work at the studios?

Legal credit card processing for dispensaries

Sponsored Ad

https://www.qannasolutions.com/

We need to re-think everything, be decisive, and move swiftly to stay up with the times. If not, this old business model of the “movies” will dwindle down to a very small group of places. Think about it. . .  

Have you seen many marketing campaigns to keep movie theatres open? 

I have not. People are being reactive to health information, as it is released. We should be the ones submitting a plan to re-open business, and have the government officials evaluate the plan that has been created by people in the industry.

The cinema and theatre industry have failed at creating their own voice, and their own brand. I believe that they have been riding the coattails of Hollywood promoting the films, and missed the point that the CINEMA going experience is what people are paying for. 

This is a relationship that needs to be looked at with a fresh perspective. 

WHY does a person want to watch a movie at the Cinema? 

What does watching a movie at a cinema do for a me, as a spectator? 

Could a cinema operate at a 20 percent capacity and still be considered safe, by all current health standards? 

If cinema owners only brought in 20 percent of the staff to meet the service demands, would their businesses still be profitable? 

Could cinema owners offer an online streaming version of their content by sending out emails to their previous guests? 

Do filmmakers trust the person who is responsible to lobby for movie theatres in front of Congress, to represent the entertainment industry as a whole? 

A Soul Friction

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6560910/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Who is lobbying in front of Congress for this cause? 

What has been the outcome of any lobbying that has been done at Congress? 

THANK YOU to all of the movie cinema owners and leadership who have been fighting this fight in 2020! On behalf of the filmmakers, we appreciate you. 

https://fultonfilmcompany.com/about

We need to start bridging the gap between the experienced film distributors and exhibitors with the new talented tech-savvy generation of filmmakers to create something special. 

The movie going experience needs to be saved and improved. 

The cinema is a beautiful sanctuary of sound and light, that helps us go on mystical journeys, to far places with a group of humans who we end up being connected to because of that experience. This feeling is worth saving, and this experience is worth the energy to re-think and to make it better. 

In times like this we need to start looking at the people who have been in this space for many years, with a track record of innovation and outside-of-the-box thinking. For me, one company comes to mind right now, Impact Releasing / VetFlicks with CEO Marcus T. Bovee ll. 

They have been creating new ways to distribute content, and getting the filmmakers paid too. All hope is not lost, as long as we have Mr.Bovee standing his ground, and defending all the BIG SCEENS on the globe. 

Somebody has to do it. 

https://www.facebook.com/ImpactReleasing

Stay safe. Be respectful. Let’s watch movies. 

NEW release September 2020

Releasing online September 30th 2020

Amy Faithe

HIGHER - Music Video

Impact Releasing next online event

Get your tickets on Qudio

https://qudio.com/event/amyfaithe/register

The thoughts represented here do not any of George Ohan’s or Fulton Film Company clients, or business affiliates. 

This blog is written by George Ohan, as a personal opinion entry.

Best international film incentives for Laos - Producers may consider Laos as film destination

International Film Incentive for Laos 

Laos Film Commissioner is open to 
supporting the international film community. 


During these times, we must stay Flexible, and we are prepared to have Negotiable incentives based on a case-by-case basis. 


To qualify for these economic and cultural funds, foreign producers do NOT need to co-produce with a Laotian producer. 


Complimentary Film Fixer: 
We offer the best guides in the country, FREE of any additional charges for any productions over $1,000,000 spent in country. 


Complimentary Advisory Services for EP: 
Executive Producers will have a direct liaison to the Laos Film Commission for any productions over $250,000. 

On Set Registered Nurse: 
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, all productions are required to hire a full time registered nurse to check temperatures, ask for symptoms, monitor social distancing during meals, and general health of all cast and crew. We will assist you with finding this qualified person. 


Product Placement: 
We streamline Clearance and approvals needed for any international film productions, to use local prints, products, and items produced in Laos in their films. 


Hotels / Housing: 
All taxes and government fees are waived when cast and crews stay at approved facilities. 


Costumes: 
Orders for 100 or more authentic Laotian costumes for use in a local production, may be negotiated and sourced through the Film Commission. There is a 50% rebate for orders of 150 authentic costumes or more. 


Security: 
For productions of $250,000 or more, film set security may be provided by local police and military forces. Terms are negotiable. 

Equipment: Any fees at the border for importing film production equipment from surrounding countries will be waived, for equipment and crews who stay in Laos longer than 14 days. Laos wants to make travel and communication seamless for film crews to travel across the borders, by building relationships with the surrounding countries. 


Script / Screenplay: 
If you have a project that accurately depicts the Vietnam War, Ho Chi Minh Trail, and the Laotian people in Laos, it will get consideration for 100% waiver of ALL location fees during production. NO cost for these locations, if the Laos Film Commission gives your production prior green light approval. 


Hollywood / California: 
Any production that diverts their backlogged productions to Laos will receive priority over all local productions as it pertains to: locations, crew, and equipment. The Laotian people understand that this is in support of the bigger picture to build the entertainment industry. We are here to help the Entertainment industry move forward during COVID-19. 


Editing: 
If any Total Run Time (TRT) is over 1 hour, for one project, and that entire project was edited in Laos, it qualifies for a 20% discount of fees. Discount is negotiated before starting the editing project. Laos Film Commission may assist in finding talent and negotiating local deals for international productions. 


Equipment exchange program: 
As productions bring in equipment from outside of Laos, they may use the depreciated value of accepted items as an exchange for: services provided, locations, vat fees, taxes, housing accommodations, and transportation fees. The items, values, and terms of the Barter agreement will be clearly stated, and agreed upon, in any production contracts, prior to filming. This program is set up to help add much needed equipment to the Laos film industry inventory. As an emerging forward-thinking country, Laos is looking for innovative ways to build and sustain the Entertainment industry. 


Independent Producers: 
All video, film, or digital content productions do require a special film permit in Laos. This fee is waived for all productions under $50,000. Independent filmmakers must still submit their project and get permission granted to produce content in Laos. 


Extra talent for your film: 
If a production hires over 100 local extras for any film scene, The Laotian government can provide, up to, an additional 100 actors for that same scene. 

Production is responsible for the cost of the meals. Production pays for 100 Background actors, and Laos government will provide 100 background actors at no day rate cost to the production. 


How do we get FREE talent? 
Actors in Laos seek much needed training. This opportunity is offered voluntarily to the local community, and the background actors are selected from their voluntary submissions. These are people who seek more training on film sets. Production pays for all normal meals and health requirements. ONLY day rate is not paid by production. 


Cast & Crew Local hiring requirement: 
NO local hiring requirement. 

Laos Film Commission understands the value in building the entertainment industry. Until the local labor force can sustain international needs, there will not be a hiring requirement for producers to take advantage of incentives offered by the Laos Film Commission. Hotels, restaurants, merchants, and many more will benefit from the film productions in Laos. 


Bulk Shipping: 
Cast & Crew may send home up to 10 pounds each of locally purchased items. Laos Film Commission will pay for the shipping back home! We want some of our culture to reach your home town. 


How can I qualify for an incentive? 
Producers MUST ask to coordinate all of the details for each project. It is not the responsibility of the Laos Film Commission to figure out which incentive works for your project. 


All incentives are subject to change at any time before an agreement is made. All signed agreements will be honored.

Prior to pre-production, submit request and an estimate of total qualified expenditures to the Laos Film Commission. 

Program is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. 


Contact USA: 833.732.7827 
Laos: 856.20.5588.8999 
Email: info@laosfilmcommission.com


Posted:
05/03/2020
9:00 AM PST