Screen industry calls for a levy on streamers

Screen industry calls for a levy on streamers
Streaming platforms have had a damaging impact on local productions, says Irene Gardiner. (Image: Netflix)
Daniel Dunkley
The screen production industry has called on the incoming government to hit overseas streaming platforms with a levy to support local films and TV shows.Irene Gardiner, president of the Screen Production and Development Association (Spada), said an “urgent solution” was needed to help local producers, who have struggled since the emergence of the streaming giants and during recent economic downturns.Gardiner said the likes of Netflix and Disney+ had put a “squeeze” on free-to-air TV audiences and advertising revenue for...

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