In order to improve the harsh working environment at film production sites, a system to certify films made in compliance with guidelines such as daily shooting hours and anti-harassment measures will begin in April.
The newly established "Japan Film Production Optimization Organization" held a press conference on the 29th to announce this, and a signing ceremony was held to agree on the certification system with organizations made up of major film companies, independent production companies, and film staff.
The new certification system stipulates on-site rules,
such as ▽ limiting the daily shooting time to 11 hours in principle, excluding preparation and withdrawal,
and ▽ appointing a person responsible for preventing harassment for each work.
It also includes drafting a contract between freelance staff and the production company that specifies the working period and remuneration,
as well as arrangements in case the production budget is exceeded due to unavoidable circumstances.
If a film is judged by the "Japan Film Production Optimization Organization" and is recognized as a work that was made in compliance with these, it will be given the "Eiki Mark" (Eiteki).
In the film industry, many freelance staff are employed, and the issue is that young people do not take root in the industry due to long working hours and harassment, so since 2019 they have been discussing the creation of a voluntary system.
Yoshinari Shimatani, chairman of the Japan Film Production Optimization Organization, who also serves as chairman of Toho, a major film company, said, "We were able to take the first step toward ensuring that people involved in film production can work safely and securely.