Film Distribution and Exhibition Code of Conduct Quiz

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Fair Dealing

The Code of Conduct for Film Distribution and Exhibition (the Code) says that distributors and exhibitors will deal with each other in a fair and equitable manner. In addition to compliance with the Code, which of the following should be considered:Deselect Answer

the legitimate commercial objectives of the distributor and exhibitor

the relative bargaining strengths of the distributor and the exhibitor

whether a party is able to understand documents relating to the transaction or proposed transaction that are supplied by the other party

All of the above

Combating Piracy

Which of the following parties are responsible for combatting film piracy in cinemas?Deselect Answer

Production

Distribution

Exhibition

All of the above

Supply of Film Copies

Can a distributor defer or withhold supply of a film to an exhibitor if that distributor believes the exhibitor has not adequately addressed piracy risks?Deselect Answer

No

Yes but only until the exhibitor has appropriately addressed the piracy risk

No, not even if the parties have negotiated amended terms of supply

Supply of Film Copies

Each distributor must make its decisions as to whether an exhibitor will be offered supply of a Film Copy based on genuine commercial reasons. Can a distributor decide not to supply a film to an exhibitor because of a previous dispute?Deselect Answer

Yes

No

Maybe, it depends on the nature of the dispute

Supply of Film Copies

Which of the following is a legitimate commercial reason for a distributor to refuse to supply a Film Copy to an exhibitor?Deselect Answer

The expected success of the film

The payment history of the exhibitor

The general condition and facilities of the cinema

The extent of the exhibitor’s proposed marketing and promotional activities

All of the above

None of the above

Flexibility of Trading Terms

The Code states that contracts should be negotiated freely and allow flexibility. Which of the following issues do not require flexibility when negotiating trading terms?Deselect Answer

Supply to a nearby competing cinema

Film Hire rates

Session requirements

Bonds and guarantees

Flexibility of Trading Terms

Can an exhibitor who refuses to negotiate individual terms with a distributor continue to trade with that distributor?Deselect Answer

Yes but only on the basis of that distributor’s prevailing film policy

Yes but only on the basis of the terms of a previous negotiation

No

Supply of Information

If an exhibitor schedules a film based on estimate information supplied by the distributor and that information subsequently proves to be materially inaccurate, does the exhibitor have any recourse against the distributor?Deselect Answer

Yes

No

It depends on the circumstances

Supply of Information

Which of the following statements is not true?Deselect Answer

Exhibitors will supply distributors with cinema-by-cinema and film-by-film box office receipts

Exhibitors may withhold box office returns if they believe that information will result in an unfair advantage to a competitor

Distributors must provide exhibitors with the intended duration of the theatrical release window

Distributors must share information about the nature and extent of promotional and media activities in relation to the release of a film

Supply of Information

Can an exhibitor refuse a film copy from a distributor?Deselect Answer

No

Yes, exhibitors may refuse a film copy without providing a reason to the distributor

Yes, but only if the exhibitor provides commercial reasons to the distributor

Terms of Trade Policies

After a distributor updates their Terms of Trade policy, when must they notify exhibitors?Deselect Answer

Terms of Trade do not need to be formally distributed to exhibitors

Terms of Trade must be provided to the Code Conciliator only

Terms of Trade must be provided to exhibitors and the Code Conciliator one month before the amended terms come into force

Terms of Trade must be provided to exhibitors at the time of booking a film

Terms Of Trade Policies and Guidelines

Unless otherwise dealt with in the distributor terms of trade, an exhibitor will inform the distributor if it intends to reduce the agreed sessions for a booking:Deselect Answer

In the first three days of the release of a film

In the first week of the release of a film

In the first two weeks of the release of a film

Exhibitors are not required to inform the distributor about reductions in sessions

Terms Of Trade Policies and Guidelines

When must a distributor make exhibitors aware of any amendments to its Terms of Trade Policies and Guidelines?Deselect Answer

When negotiating a new film booking

At the time the amended Policies and Guidelines come into force

One month before the amended Policies and Guidelines come into force

Supply of Information

Can an exhibitor stop a distributor from supplying a competing exhibitor?Deselect Answer

Yes, if the exhibitor can provide a reason for this request

No, exhibitors may not prevent a distributor from supplying films to a competitor

It depends on the genuine commercial considerations of the exhibitor

It depends on the genuine commercial considerations of the distributor

Exhibition Obligations

An exhibitor must supply the following information in a timely manner to the respective distributorDeselect Answer

accurate weekly box office returns on a film-by-film basis

accurate weekly box office returns on a session-by-session basis

total receipts and number of paid and complimentary admissions

all of the above

1st and 3rd answers only

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