Circular No. 08/2015/TT-BVHTTDL on the activities of Mobile Film Projection Teams under the Film Distribution and Exhibition Center or the Provincial/Central City Film Centers

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the activities of Mobile Film Projection Teams under the Film Distribution and Screening Centers

or Provincial Cinematography Centers and Cinema Center or Film Center of the province,

centrally governed cityg

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Pursuant to the Cinema Law No. 62/2006/QH11 dated June 29, 2006, and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Cinema Law No. 31/2009/QH12 dated June 18, 2009;

Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 54/2010/NĐ-CP dated May 21, 2010 detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Cinema Law No. 62/2006/QH11 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Cinema Law No. 31/2009/QH12;

Pursuant to Decree No. 76/2013/NĐ-CP dated June 17, 2013 of the Government on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

At the proposal of the Director of the National Cinema Office,

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism promulgates this Circular regulating the activities of Mobile Film Projection Teams under the Film Distribution and Screening Centers and Provincial Cinematography Centers.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

Article 1. This Circular stipulates the activities of Mobile Film Projection Teams established under the Film Distribution and Screening Centers or Provincial Cinematography Centers.

Article 2. This Circular applies to Mobile Film Projection Teams and organizations and individuals related to mobile film projection activities.

Article 2. Position, Functions, and Tasks

1. Position

The Mobile Film Projection Team is a specialized unit under the Film Distribution and Screening Center or Provincial Cinematography Center.

2. Functions

The Mobile Film Projection Team has the function of organizing film screenings to serve the people in mountainous areas, islands, remote areas, border regions, ethnic minority areas, particularly difficult areas, and other rural areas.

Article 3. Tasks

a) Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual film screening plans for the Mobile Film Projection Team and report to the Director of the Film Distribution and Screening Center or Provincial Cinematography Center for submission to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Department of Culture and Sports of the provincial city for consideration and approval; implement after approval;

b) Combine film screenings with propaganda work on Party guidelines, State policies, and laws in all political, economic, cultural, and social fields of the country and locality;

c) Dispatch members of the Mobile Film Projection Team to attend training courses, professional development sessions, and experience-sharing seminars organized by the National Cinema Office under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Department of Culture and Sports, the Film Distribution and Screening Center, or Provincial Cinematography Center;

d) Perform other tasks assigned by the Director of the Film Distribution and Screening Center or Provincial Cinematography Center.

Article 3. Activity Standards

Based on the actual situation in each locality, the Film Distribution and Screening Center or Provincial Cinematography Center shall develop activity standards for Mobile Film Projection Teams according to the following provisions:

1. Mobile Film Projection Teams operating in rural and delta areas must conduct at least 12 film screenings per month;

2. Mobile Film Projection Teams operating in mountainous areas, islands, border regions, ethnic minority areas, remote areas, particularly difficult areas must conduct at least 14 film screenings per month.

Article 4. Allocation of Tasks for the Mobile Film Projection Team

1. The tasks of the members of the Mobile Film Projection Team shall be defined as follows:

a) The team leader shall provide general direction, organize and be responsible for the activities of the Mobile Film Projection Team to fulfill assigned tasks;

b) The deputy team leader shall assist the team leader in performing tasks within the scope of the team leader's duties, perform other tasks assigned by the team leader, organize and be responsible for the activities of the Mobile Film Projection Team when the team leader is absent;

c) Film narrators, projection technicians, sound operators, drivers shall perform film projection work, projection support services, and other tasks assigned by the team leader or deputy team leader;

d) Collaborators shall perform tasks of the Mobile Film Projection Team when invited to participate as collaborators.

2. Based on actual circumstances, the level of staff competence, and the operational area of each locality, the Film Distribution and Screening Center or the Provincial/City Film Center under the central government shall report to competent authorities for consideration and decision on the number of Mobile Film Projection Teams and the appropriate number of workers for each Mobile Film Projection Team in the locality.

Article 5. Film Sources for the Mobile Film Projection Team

1. The Mobile Film Projection Team is permitted to screen films that have been granted permission for public distribution in accordance with the Cinema Law and implementing regulations.

2. Film sources provided to the Mobile Film Projection Team include:

a) Films provided by the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or acting as the intermediary for provision;

b) Films provided by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism or the Department of Culture and Sports of provinces/cities directly under the central government;

c) Films produced and exploited proactively by the Film Distribution and Screening Center or the Provincial/City Film Centers.

Article 6. Technical Equipment for Supporting Activities of the Mobile Film Projection Team

Technical equipment and necessary means for supporting the operations of the Mobile Film Projection Team include:

1. Film projection equipment, including: digital film projectors (full HD) meeting standards; machines for storing and decoding film signals (images, sound); suitable sound systems; laptops;

2. Mechanical transportation means (specialized vehicles, motorcycles);

3. Generator sets;

4. Other necessary equipment and means synchronized and suitable for conditions in each operational area.

Article 7. Operating expenses

Article 1. Sources of State Budget

a) For the film projection activities of the Mobile Film Projection Teams:

Local state budgets ensure funding for the activities of the Mobile Film Projection Teams in accordance with current laws and annual operational plans approved by competent authorities.

b) Investment in technical equipment for the Mobile Film Projection Team (as specified in Article 6 of this Circular) shall be carried out as follows:

- For localities with budgetary resources transferred to the central government: Localities shall independently allocate local state budget funds to invest in digital film projection equipment and suitable transportation means for the Mobile Film Projection Teams.

- For localities receiving budgetary subsidies from the central government: The State shall partially support from the central government budget to invest in digital film projection equipment and suitable transportation means for the Mobile Film Projection Teams.

2. Other sources

Legal assistance and sponsorship from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals for mobile film projection activities.

3. The Mobile Film Projection Team shall implement financial mechanisms in accordance with guidelines from specialized financial agencies and current laws.

Article 8. Implementation organization

1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall instruct the Cinema Department to manage state affairs concerning mobile film projection nationwide.

2. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Department of Culture and Sports of provinces/cities directly under the central government shall direct and inspect Film Distribution and Screening Centers or Film Centers during the implementation of this Circular.

Article 9. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2016.

2. During the implementation of this Circular, if there are difficulties or obstacles, organizations and individuals are advised to report to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for review, amendment, and supplementation as appropriate./.