Film Industry Response Measures to the Outbreak of Covid-19 in Iran

  • 21 June 2020
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Film Industry Response Measures to the Outbreak of Covid-19 in Iran

With the sudden outbreak of the covid-19 virus, the film industry was one of the most impacted sectors. To help ease and reduce some of the effects, the Iranian government has taken several measures. Just to mention several key aspects:

1. Special working groups have been appointed by the Iranian Cinema Organization and the Ministry of Culture for exploring options and for implementing relevant actions and initiatives 2. New and old films have been debuted and screened on online streaming and VOD platforms 3. Special financial support for film projects 4. Offering financial support for cinema owners 5. Offering financial aid to specific groups referred by the Cinema Guild Association 6. Creating virtual platforms for hosting cultural events 7. Income support for smaller companies 8. Deadline for tax payments, social security and …. has been extended