CMI Theory class 1

• Film
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

CMI Theory 

Class 1

Government Policy 

Government policies can significantly impact commercial photographers and videographers in several ways.

Every territory comes with unique policy and support mechanisms so it is worth investigating what is at hand or could be beneficial to your career.

Today's Class 

Some Government policy and how it will impact you when you are out in the big bad world. 

We will then look at types of Documentary or 'Modes'. 

Licensing and Regulations:

Depending on the country and local regulations, photographers and videographers might need to obtain licenses or permits to operate commercially. These regulations can include requirements for drone use, filming in public spaces, and more.

For example: www.filmandtvclearance.com, https://dronesurveyservices.com/drone-laws-northern-ireland/

Taxation

Tax policies can impact how photographers and videographers manage their income and expenses. Different tax laws and deductions might apply to self-employed individuals in the creative industry.

You can check if you should be self employed easily via GOV.co.uk 

https://www.gov.uk/check-if-you-need-tax-return

Sole Trader Status 

When you need to set up as a sole trader you need to set up as a sole trader if you earn over £1000 during the Tax year (April to April)

• You have to be prepared to be responsible for losses the business makes.

• You need to keep business records and records of expenses.

• You have to send an annual tax return

• You may also need to pay tax on profits and also National Insurance. 

• You need to register for VAT if your turn over is over 85k a year

• Of course, you will trade under a name that you can trademark so you own.

Intellectual Property

Government policies on intellectual property rights, copyright laws, and fair use can influence how photographers and videographers protect their work and how they earn income from their creations.

'If you’re self-employed, you usually own the intellectual property even if your work was commissioned by someone else - unless your contract with them gives them the rights' Gov.co.uk 2023

 'You usually will not own the intellectual property for something you created as part of your work while you were employed by someone else' Gov.co.uk 2023

www.gov.uk

Share a handy fact you just learned about Copyright law:

Some Other Things to consider:

• Right that employees have (Holiday, pension, leave etc)
• Minimum equity rate changes
• Health and Safety Laws (You need to keep people safe at work)
• International Trade and Export policies
• Environmental Policies 
• Location Fees/ policy

 

Research Task Due Next Week