Recently, a number of cases of voyeurism of Japanese films being shown in theaters in China have been confirmed.
CODA sent out the following reminder message from the official WeChat account of the CODA Beijing office to prevent film theft.
From the official WeChat account of the CODA office
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/BaOrpVNLB12gbFq3gDHL0Q
【English translation】
“CODA Comments on Voyeuristic Photography of Japanese Films During Theatrical Screenings”
Recently, a number of cases of voyeurism of Japanese movies during theater screenings have been confirmed.
Taking spy shots of movies and uploading the stolen videos to social networking sites and other Internet sites is an illegal act that constitutes copyright infringement and is prohibited.
These actions not only cause significant damage to filmmakers, but also disrupt the content creation cycle. Filmmakers may not receive a fair return on their investment, making it difficult for them to invest in creating new and more appealing works.
Please do not take voyeuristic photos during theater screenings and do not upload the videos you have taken. We also ask that you enjoy legally screened Japanese films, not illegally uploaded videos.
Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA)
The “Let’s Go to the Movies!” Executive Committee has provided us with cooperation in displaying the “NO MORE Movie Thieves” poster.
■ “Let’s Go to the Movies!” Executive Committee
URL：https://www.eigakan.org/
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About CODA
CODA (Content Overseas Distribution Association) was established in 2002 at the call of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Agency for Cultural Affairs to promote the overseas development of Japanese content and take anti-piracy measures. Japan’s proud content, including music, movies, anime, broadcast programs, and video games, plays an important role in enhancing the nation’s international presence and economic growth. As digital technology becomes more widespread, it is even more significant to protect Japan’s content from increasingly artful copyright infringement and promote the content industry’s development. CODA contributes to the deterrence and detection of online and other piracy, by sharing knowledge with relevant government agencies, organizations, and companies in Japan and abroad, to engage in direct and indirect anti-piracy measures, as well as public relations activities. Visit https://coda-cj.jp/en/activity/ for more information on CODA’s projects.