Request for establishment of “Reconstruction Fund” for theater, music and film industry Corona survival crisis May 22, 17:56
Creation of a "Cultural and Arts Reconstruction Fund" to cover losses and support future activities by persons involved in the three industries of theater, music, and movies, whose survival is threatened by the new coronavirus We have submitted a request form to the country.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the number of theaters, live houses, and small-scale movie theaters nationwide has already been forced to close in various places, as the performance and box offices have been stopped and the income has run out.
In response to these severe circumstances, people involved in theatre, music, and movies collaborate across industry boundaries, and on the 22nd, the Japan Playwrights Association Chairman Eri Watanabe and others submit a request form to four ministries, including the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Did.
The request letter states that the majority of cultural activities are carried out by small groups and individuals, and that even if the request for self-restraint is canceled in the future, the economic impact will be prolonged and We are seeking the financial support of the country, such as supplementation and the creation of the "Cultural Arts Reconstruction Fund" to support future activities.
Film director Atsuhiko Suwa said, “Mini theaters, small and medium-sized theaters, live houses, etc. have not been recognized as a base for arts and culture in Japan, but such a small place is the culture's soil. The question now is how to recognize. "
After that, opinions were exchanged with the person in charge of the ministries and agencies, and from the industry side, many technicians involved in performances would lose their jobs at the same time if the theaters and live houses were closed, and the second There were a number of voices calling for the inclusion of concrete support for the formulation of the supplementary budget.