Circular No. 11/2011/TT-BVHTTDL guiding the implementation of certain provisions related to administrative procedures in the field of cinema

✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 11/2011/TT-BVHTTDL guides the implementation of administrative procedures in the field of cinema, including issuing business operation certificates for film production, granting permits for cooperation in film production with foreign countries, organizing screenings of foreign films in Vietnam, and Vietnamese Film Days abroad. This Circular applies to organizations and individuals implementing administrative procedures in the field of cinema.

Scope of application

Organizations and individuals implementing administrative procedures in the field of cinema such as issuing business operation certificates for film production, cooperating in film production with foreign countries, organizing screenings of foreign films in Vietnam, and Vietnamese Film Days abroad.

Key points

Organizations wishing to obtain a Business Operation Certificate for film production submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department, including a request letter, a confirmation of statutory capital, and a curriculum vitae of the proposed Director or General Director.
Domestic film institutions wishing to cooperate or form joint ventures in film production with foreign organizations or individuals submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department, including a request letter and a literary script in both Vietnamese and the foreign language.
Vietnamese or foreign organizations or individuals wishing to organize screenings or introduce foreign films in Vietnam submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department, including a request letter, a film synopsis translation, and the film intended for screening.
Film institutions wishing to organize Vietnamese Film Days abroad submit one request letter to the Cinema Department.
Foreign film institutions wishing to establish representative offices in Vietnam submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department, including a bilingual request letter, a confirmation of legal status, and financial reports.

🌐 Social impact of this document

Positive impact: Reducing time and costs for organizations and individuals implementing administrative procedures in the field of cinema.
Negative impact: It may cause difficulties in managing film production quality if regulations are not adhered to.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What documents are required to apply for a business operation certificate for film production?

Submit one set of application documents including a request letter, a confirmation of statutory capital, and a curriculum vitae of the proposed Director or General Director.

Which organizations can domestic film institutions collaborate with in film production?

Domestic film institutions can collaborate or form joint ventures in film production and provide film production services with foreign organizations or individuals.

Which organization has the authority to organize screenings of foreign films in Vietnam?

Vietnamese or foreign organizations or individuals wishing to organize screenings or introduce foreign films in Vietnam submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department.

Are there any regulations regarding the establishment of representative offices of foreign film institutions in Vietnam?

Foreign film institutions wishing to establish representative offices in Vietnam submit one set of application documents to the Cinema Department, including a bilingual request letter, a confirmation of legal status, and financial reports.

What is the procedure for obtaining a film distribution permit?

Film institutions applying for a film distribution permit submit one set of application documents to the competent state management agency on cinema, in accordance with Decision No. 49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL.

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CIRCULAR

Guidelines for Implementing Certain Provisions Related to Administrative Procedures in the Film Industry

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Pursuant to the Cinema Law on June 29, 2006, and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Cinema Law on June 18, 2009;

Pursuant to Decree No. 54/2010/ND-CP dated May 21, 2010 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain articles of the Cinema Law on June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Cinema Law on June 18, 2009;

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issues guidelines for implementing certain provisions related to administrative procedures in the film industry as follows:

Pursuant to Decree No. 185/2007/NĐ-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

1. This Circular guides the simplification of administrative procedures in the film industry, including:

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

a) The procedure for issuing certificates of eligibility for film production business;

b) The procedure for issuing permits for domestic organizations to cooperate or form joint ventures with foreign organizations or individuals in film production and provision of film production services;

c) The procedure for organizing the screening and introduction of foreign films in Vietnam;

d) The procedure for organizing Vietnamese Film Days abroad;

đ) The procedure for issuing permits for establishing representative offices of foreign film establishments in Vietnam;

e) The procedure for permitting the establishment of representative offices of Vietnamese film establishments abroad;

g) The procedure for permitting the organization of specialized or themed film festivals;

h) The procedure for issuing permits for the distribution of films.

2. This Circular applies to organizations and individuals implementing administrative procedures in the film industry as specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 2. Procedure for Issuing Certificates of Eligibility for Film Production Business

Organizations wishing to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for Film Production Business shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. Application Form (Form No. 1);

2. Official confirmation of the statutory capital from the competent authority;

3. Curriculum vitae of the proposed General Director or Chief Executive Officer of the film production enterprise, confirmed by the competent authority.

Article 3. Procedure for Issuing Permits for Domestic Organizations to Cooperate or Form Joint Ventures with Foreign Organizations or Individuals in Film Production and Provision of Film Production Services

Domestic film establishments with film production functions wishing to cooperate or form joint ventures with foreign organizations or individuals in film production and provision of film production services shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. Application of the domestic film establishment (Form No. 2);

2. Literary script in Vietnamese and foreign language.

Article 4. Procedure for Organizing the Screening and Introduction of Foreign Films in Vietnam

Vietnamese organizations and individuals, foreign organizations and individuals wishing to organize the screening and introduction of foreign films in Vietnam shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. Application Form (Form No. 3) or diplomatic note (for diplomatic missions);

2. Vietnamese translation of the film synopsis;

3. Sample film intended for screening and introduction.

Article 5. Procedure for Organizing Vietnamese Film Days Abroad

Film establishments wishing to organize Vietnamese Film Days abroad shall submit directly or send by post one (01) application (Form No. 4) to the Cinema Department.

Film bases that wish to organize Vietnamese Film Days abroad shall submit directly or send by post one (01) application form (Form No. 4) to the Cinema Department.

Article 6. Procedure for Issuing a License to Establish a Representative Office of a Foreign Film Institution in Vietnam

A foreign film institution wishing to establish a representative office in Vietnam shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. A request form in both Vietnamese and English (Form No. 5);

2. A document confirming the legal status of the foreign film institution issued by the competent authority of the foreign country;

3. Financial statements audited or other equivalent documents proving that the foreign film institution has existed and operated in the most recent fiscal year;

4. A copy of the charter of the foreign film institution's operations.

Article 7. Procedure for Permitting the Establishment of a Representative Office of a Vietnamese Film Institution Abroad

A Vietnamese film institution wishing to establish a representative office abroad shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. A request form (Form No. 6);

2. A document approving the establishment of a representative office issued by the competent national management agency of the host country.

Article 8. Procedure for Permitting the Organization of Specialized Film Festivals

An organization wishing to organize specialized film festivals shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the Cinema Department. The application includes:

1. A request form (Form No. 7);

2. The festival charter.

Article 9. Procedure for Issuing a Film Distribution License

A film institution requesting a film distribution license shall submit directly or send by post one (01) set of application documents to the competent national management agency regarding cinema. The review and issuance of a film distribution license shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Decision No. 49/2008/QĐ-BVHTTDL dated July 9, 2008, issued by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the regulations for reviewing and issuing film distribution licenses.

Article 10. Effectiveness

This Circular takes effect from October 15, 2011.

Article 11. Implementation

During implementation, if there are any difficulties, organizations and individuals are requested to promptly report them to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for study and resolution./.