The Sindh Ministry of Culture has introduced two new regulations, namely the Children Drama Industry Ordinance and the Sindh Actor Royalty Ordinance, aimed at governing the involvement of children in the Pakistani showbiz industry.
According to Provincial Minister of Culture Junaid Ali Shah, the Children Drama Industry Ordinance will establish fixed working hours for children in the entertainment industry.
Under this ordinance, children will not be permitted to work during school hours, and shooting or recording sessions will be prohibited late at night.
Strict measures will be taken against individuals or entities that involve children in filming activities during school hours or late at night.
It is imperative for young artists to concurrently pursue their education while engaging in their artistic endeavors.
Any breaches of the Children’s Drama Industry Ordinance will prompt intervention from the Child Protection Bureau and law enforcement.
To address concerns arising from contracts between production companies and artists, a dedicated committee will be established for grievance resolution.
Under the Sindh Actor Royalty Act, artists will be afforded protection, ensuring that royalties from various sources, including social media and other film and drama profits, are allocated to them. Artists registered with the Ministry of Culture can seek recourse through the Royalties Committee.
It is desired that the young artists continue their education along with their work.
A committee will be set up to resolve the grievances related to the contract between the production company and the artists.
Artists will get protection under the Sindh Actor Royalty Act. Royalty from social media and other profits of film and drama will be given to artists while artists registered in the Ministry of Culture can approach the Royalties Committee.
