Screen Industry Workers Act 2022

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Schedule 3 Screen productions to which Act applies

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1 Screen productions to which Act applies

(1)

This Act applies to the following screen productions:

(a)

computer-generated games:

(b)

films:

(c)

programmes.

(2)

Despite subclause (1), this Act does not apply to any screen production of a kind described in clause 2.

2 Screen productions to which Act does not apply

This Act does not apply to the following screen productions:

(a)

advertising programmes that are longer than 5 minutes in duration:

(b)

amateur productions:

(c)

game show programmes:

(d)

live event programmes:

(e)

music and dance programmes:

(f)

news and current affairs programmes:

(g)

recreation and leisure programmes:

(h)

religious programmes:

(i)

sports programmes:

(j)

talk show programmes:

(k)

training and instructional programmes:

(l)

variety show programmes.

3 Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

advertising programme has the meaning set out in section 2(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1989

amateur production—

(a)

means a screen production—

(i)

in which screen production workers take part for their own enjoyment; and

(ii)

that is conducted for the recreation or entertainment of the general public or a select group of people; and

(iii)

from which the workers do not derive an income; and

(b)

includes productions that meet the requirements of paragraph (a) and that are made in the course of education and training

computer-generated game means a screen production that is a game generated by a computer, where the way in which the game proceeds depends on the decisions, inputs, and direct involvement of the player

film means a screen production that is a motion picture (for example, a feature film or a documentary film)

game show programme—

(a)

means a programme that features a game of skill or chance or a quiz that offers winning participants a prize; but

(b)

does not include a programme that is a reality show in which the over-arching narrative or story is a game in which participants compete against each other over more than 1 episode to win a title or prize

live event programme—

(a)

means a programme in which more than 50% of the content comprises 1 or more live events; and

(b)

includes a recording of live theatre or an award show; but

(c)

does not include a programme that is recorded in front of a live audience, if the presence of the live audience is incidental to the recording of the programme

music and dance programme—

(a)

means a programme in which more than 50% of the content comprises 1 or more live or prerecorded performances of music or dance (for example, recordings of opera, operetta, ballet, and musicals); but

(b)

does not include a music or dance programme that is a reality show in which participants compete against each other over more than 1 episode to win a title or prize

news and current affairs programme—

(a)

means a programme that reports on or analyses local, national, or international events; and

(b)

includes discussion and panel programmes in relation to such events

programme—

(a)

means a screen production, other than a film or a computer-generated game, that is a programme as defined in section 2(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1989; and

(b)

to avoid doubt, includes—

(i)

a programme that consists of a single episode or a season or series of episodes:

(ii)

an advertising programme:

(iii)

an election programme as defined in section 69(1) of the Broadcasting Act 1989

recreation and leisure programme means a programme that presents information on—

(a)

recreation, hobbies, or skill development:

(b)

recreational sports and outdoor activities:

(c)

travel and leisure:

(d)

employment opportunities

religious programme means a programme in which more than 50% of the content comprises religious teachings

sports programme means—

(a)

a programme that comprises—

(i)

a live or pre-recorded sports event or competition:

(ii)

review and analysis of 1 or more sports events or teams (for example, a sporting news and panel show); and

(b)

an e-sports programme

talk show programme—

(a)

means a programme in which more than 50% of the content comprises a host or hosts discussing a topic or a variety of topics; and

(b)

includes such a programme that features—

(i)

a guest or guests who appear with the host or hosts:

(ii)

musical performances, games, or cooking segments

training and instructional programme means a programme that is intended to be viewed primarily for the purpose of the viewer acquiring or developing a skill or knowledge

variety show programme means a programme—

(a)

in which more than 50% of the content is of a mixed character (for example, not exclusively musical or comedic performances); and

(b)

that comprises a number of individual acts (for example, singing, dancing, acrobatic exhibitions, comedy sketches, monologues, or magical tricks).