BBC “Open Minded” About UK Streamer Levy To Help Solve Scripted Funding Crisis
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deadline.comThe BBC has said it is open-minded about supporting calls for a streamer levy to help solve the scripted funding crisis currently gripping the British industry.
BBC Director General Tim Davie told lawmakers on Tuesday that it was a “good idea” to explore ways in which the likes of Netflix could make a “contribution” to local content.
The proposal of a streamer levy has been heavily advocated by Peter Kosminsky, the BAFTA-winning television director and writer behind series including Wolf Hall.
Kosminsky wants Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to hand over 5% of their UK subscription revenue to a cultural fund for British content.
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