Everything about The Motion Picture Association totally explained
The
Motion Picture Association (MPA) is the international counterpart of the
Motion Picture Association of America.
History
The MPA starting out as the
Motion Picture Association of America was started in 1922, as a trade organization for American Film industry. The task was to curb criticism of American films of the era, and give a more favourable image of the film industry.
Following
World War II in 1945 its counterpart the Motion Pictures Export Association was formed to restore the American film market, and fight the trade barriers and restrictions imposed on American films.
In 1994 its name was changed from the Motion Picture Export Association of America to the Motion Picture Association to more accurately reflect the global nature of audiovisual entertainment in today's international marketplace
Members of the MPA
Copyright Advocates
The MPA strives to protect the creative rights of the film makers. It is the front of the motion picture industry that fights copyright theft, and cracks down on
piracy. Its counterpart has come up with infamous slogans such as
Who Makes Movies? and
You can click, but you can't hide.
International Activities
Around the world the MPA helps with local law enforcement to combat piracy.
The MPA Offices in the world are:
MPA Canada Otherwise known as The Canadian Motion Picture Distributors Association (CMPDA)
MPA EMA Europe,
Middle East and
Africa. The MPA works with the
EU to enforce copyright policy.
MPA Asia and Pacific Has anti-piracy programs in 14 Asian countries.
Further Information
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