The Cine Cinema Association signed two declarations at the Lumière Summit, aiming to deepen international cooperation and investment in the audiovisual sector, protect intellectual property and promote the creative economy.
MPA joined government and private sector partners in signing the agreement toThe Prime Minister’s Declaration on the Future of Cinema and the Moving Image and the Declaration on Strengthening International Cooperation in Combating Cinema and Audiovisual Piracy at the conclusion of the Summit.
MPA Chairman and CEO Charlie Rifkin also attended roundtables with the summit co-chairs, French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
Rifkin joined President Lee and MPA member executives for a business roundtable focused on the industry’s commitment to partnering with Korea’s creative sector. He also participated alongside the CEOs of MPA members in a separate business roundtable with President Macron on the future of the industry and opportunities to deepen cooperation with the creative sector in France.
“Our industry is powered by a simple proposition: audiences love great stories, told well,” said Rifkin. “The Lumiere Summit was an opportunity to write the next chapter for a creative sector that empowers creators, protects consumers, and connects audiences around the world.” “From the United States to France to Korea and beyond, each of us has a stake in ensuring that our industry remains a force for openness, a source of investment, and a driver of jobs, growth, and opportunity. This summit has proven to be a vital forum for translating this common ground into greater cooperation.”
