Royalty issue; IPO advises artists in-depth scrutiny of contracts before signing
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Royalty issue; IPO advises artists in-depth scrutiny of contracts before signing
ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Intellectual Property Organization Pakistan (IPO-Pak) has urged the artists to minutely examine their contracts before signing with the production companies until the government comes up with a comprehensive legal framework to protect their royalty payments.
IPO-Pakistan Executive Director Messaq Arif responded this after artists recently launched a campaign #RoyaltyForArtists on the social media in support of TV actress Naila Jeffery, who called for royalty payments on re-screening of her dramas for her cancer treatment.
Composite Illustration by Saad Arifi
Veteran Pakistani actors recall a time in the early ’90s when a single state-owned TV channel ruled the roost. Pakistan Television Network (PTV) wielded immense power as the main source of revenue for a burgeoning fraternity of actors, writers, directors, producers and technicians. At the same time, the channel was dependent on these artists for its content, and knowing this, a large contingent of them had decided to go on strike.
Their wages were far too minuscule, the artists had argued, and they wanted a raise. It’s remembered that PTV eventually complied, giving them raises but eliminating the royalties that they were paid for re-runs of their work.
Composite Illustration by Saad Arifi
Veteran Pakistani actors recall a time in the early ’90s when a single state-owned TV channel ruled the roost. Pakistan Television Network (PTV) wielded immense power as the main source of revenue for a burgeoning fraternity of actors, writers, directors, producers and technicians. At the same time, the channel was dependent on these artists for its content, and knowing this, a large contingent of them had decided to go on strike.
Their wages were far too miniscule, the artists had argued, and they wanted a raise. It’s remembered that PTV eventually complied, giving them raises but eliminating the royalties that they were paid for re-runs of their work.
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