Motion Picture Association
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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) is the international counterpart of the Motion Picture Association of America.
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[edit] 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
[edit] Members of the MPA
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution; (The Walt Disney Company)
- Paramount Pictures Corporation;
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.;
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation;
- Universal City Studios LLLP; and
- Warner Brothers Entertainment Inc.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
