A group of Fine Gael MEPs is advocating for the introduction of a "Netflix levy" in Ireland to support the local film and TV industry. This call comes as the Arts and Culture Minister, Patrick O'Donovan, has decided against such a levy. While the intent is to secure funding from streaming services to bolster local productions, it brings to light deeper issues regarding the funding model's fairness and the potential dependency it fosters within the local creative sector.
The push for a Netflix levy reflects a broader trend in the European film and TV industry, where local creators seek funding from streaming giants to support local production, but raises questions about fairness and sustainability in cultural funding.
Critics of the Netflix levy argue that while it aims to benefit local filmmakers, it may create dependency on foreign funds, undermining the local industry's ability to thrive independently.
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