Tax shelter stopped
The world of Dutch cinema is perplexed. Filmmakers and professional associations have stressed their disappointment about the decision to cancel the tax measures supporting national cinema.
The funding plans were introduced in 1999 and were valid for a five year period. According to an announcement by the Secretaries of State for Economy, Van Gennip, Finance Wijn and Culture, Van der Laan, the tax shelter system will be stopped from January 1, 2004.
It seems like a rather unusual decision, especially given that it has been decided at a time when Dutch cinema is going through a strong period of development and has gained a lot of public and critical acclaim both at home and abroad.
(Translated from French)
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