FILM INDUSTRY URGES GOV'T TO COME UP WITH RESCUE PLANS
As the number of moviegoers and ticket sales hit rock bottom due to the COVID-19 pandemic(전국적인 유행 병), the film industry urged(충고하다, ~하도록 강력히 권고 하다) the government to come up with(대안, 해답 등을 생 각해내다) emergency rescue plans so that artists and workers can overcome the unprecedented(전례없는) challenges they face. The Producers Guild of Korea, the Directors Guild of Korea, the Korean Film Marketers Association and many other related groups called on the government to provide various financial bailout(긴급구제) packages, emergency rescue
measures and be included in a state-led special sectors for employment support.
"The Korean film industry is sinking into the abyss(심연, 깊은 구렁)," industry officials said in a joint statement. "Many firms in the industry have already given up hope and have been bidding farewell
to their employees. The statement acknowledges that the heavy delays in film releases and productions resulted in large scale unemployment among industry workers. The consolidated(합병 정리된, 강화된) action came after the government designated(지정하다) four industrial sectors including tourism and hotel accommodation as special sectors to help them maintain the employment of their workers in the midst of the current crisis.
"Not only movie theaters, but the entire film sector has been hit hard. Despite the circumstances, the government has turned a blind eye to(~을 못본 체 하다) the film industry. So we've decided to come together," they added.
Multiplex operators are hoping that the government provides financial relief for the industry. They asked for loan guarantees to help cover costs while no tickets are being sold and tax benefits to give support to employees. Meanwhile, KOFIC has set up a task force(대책위원회/기동부대를 구성하다) to support the film industry struggling with pandemic fallout(낙진, 좋지 못한 결과). The team will disinfect movie theaters and grant payment extensions for troubled film studios and marketing firms.
"It's true that our response to COVID-19 was inadequate because our administrative support system is focused on film production, distribution and screenings," a KOFIC official said. "We will try to minimize the economic damage to the film industry and seek practical measures to preserve jobs impacted by the spread of the virus and guarantee safe cultural experiences for people.”
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CULTURE COMPLEX DISCUSSION TOPIC
• Summarize this story with your partner using the expressions that you want to be familiar with.
Questions
Are there any upcoming movies that you’ve been waiting to be released (but delayed because of COVID 19)? Please share your answer.
Do you prefer going to the movie theater, or rather watch movies at home? What are the reasons?
What do you think of eating food with a strong smell in the theater? For you, up to what kind of food is acceptable?
Is going to the movies too expensive? How much are you willing to pay to see a movie at the cinema?
Do you think age restrictions for films are effective?
If you can marry an actor/actress, would you like to? Why/why not? (+ Who would you like
to get married?)
