Vietnam: How many percent of production cost as royalty shall be paid to the cartoon director?

16:34, 17/02/2015

On February 14, 2015, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP regulating royalties and rewards for cinematographic, art, theatrical works and other forms of art performance.

Đạo diễn phim hoạt hình được hưởng nhuận bút bao nhiêu % chi phí sản xuất, 21/2015/NĐ-CP

How many percent of production cost as royalty shall be paid to the cartoon director? (Illustration)

According to Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, royalties for cinematographic works (feature films, documentaries, scientific films, newsreel, and cartoons) regardless of recording materials shall be paid to positions involved in the creation of cinematographic works by percentage (%) of the approved production cost on the basis of genres and quality. To be specific:

1. Cartoons

No.	Positions	Percentage of production cost
1	Screenwriter	3.65 - 4.95
2	Director	3.65 - 4.95
3	Camera operator	1.80 - 2.50
4	Set dresser	0.33 - 0.53
5	Sound designer	0.86 - 1.40
6	Music composer	1.30 - 1.80
7	Main artist	2.70 - 3.70
8	Set designer	2.50 - 3.50
9	Set decorator	0.50 - 1.00

2. Documentaries, scientific films

No.	Positions	Percentage of production cost
1	Screenwriter	4.21 - 5.50
2	Director	4.21 - 5.50
3	Camera operator	2.15 - 3.00
4	Set dresser	0.43 - 0.80
5	Sound designer	0.86 - 1.40
6	Music composer	0.86 - 1.40
7	Artist	1.00 - 1.50

More details can be found in Decree No. 21/2015/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, which takes effect from April 15, 2015.

Le Hai

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