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Film and Publication Board 07/08 Annual
report
LEGISLATIVE MANDATE
The Film and Publication Board (FPB) is a legal entity established in accordance with the Film and Publications Act, 1996. It performs the functions, exercise powers and discharge duties assigned to it by the Act to ensure that the following objectives of the Act are achieved;
regulating the creation, production, possession, broadcasting and distribution of films, interactive computer games and certain publications;
providing consumer advice to enable adults to make informed viewing, reading and gaming choices, both for themselves and for children in their care;
protecting children from exposure to disturbing and harmful materials and from pre-mature exposure to adult experiences; and
making the use of children in pornography punishable
Core activities….
1) Classification2) Compliance monitoring3) Research.4) Protection of Children
VISION AND MISSION
VISION
A credible and visible content- classification authority-
MISSION
We regulate the media environment through the classification of content, by:
Maintaining relevance to the values and norms of South African society through scientific research; and
Balance the right to freedom expression with an obligation to protect children from exposure to potentially disturbing, harmful and inappropriate materials; and
Protect children from sexual exploitation in media content, in order to educate the broader South African society to make informed choices
The FPB also contributes to…
1) Prevention of crime through partnering with SAPS, SARS etc in the fight against piracy
2) Directing anti-child pornography campaigns whilst protecting the rights of children
3) Efforts aimed at creating an industry database
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES SO1- To ensure an enhanced, integrated and constitutionally sound regulatory
framework, so as to enable informed choices about media content whilst creating a healthy and child safe media environment.
SO2- To develop and maintain organisational capacity and capability to ensure effective
management and implementation of the Act
SO3- To enhance leadership and management of the Film and Publication Board resulting in sound corporate governance and compliance
SO4- To ensure that the business and work of the FPB reflects contemporary norms and values, by forming and maintaining national and
international partnerships and coordinating initiatives that support the business of the FPB
SO5- To position the FPB as a visible and credible , professionally run organisation that regulates media through classification content
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Performance Information
07/08
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Performance Overview 07/08Celebration of ten years of serviceAccomplishment of strategic objectives as per performance information reportUnqualified audit report
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Performance Information
Operations
Classification Classification of 7097 films, publications and interactive
games for the year Research:
Audience participation research to inform classification guidelines– Exploring the FPB classification guidelines and viewing choices of
children Research on a performance management system for examiners
Collaborative relationships formed with broadcasters Three Appeals received , FPB decisions upheld by the
Review Board
CLASSIFICATION STATS - FILMS
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
CLASSIFICATION STATS - GAMES
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
PUBLICATIONS STATS
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
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Child Protection Intensified stakeholder
relations – Law enforcement agencies, key Industry players, NGO’s dealing with child abuse
Appointment and training of Internet Content Analysts
Support , advice and training provided for police and prosecutors
Intensified community outreach programs
Research: The incidence and impact of sexual abuse of children through information and communication technology (cell phones & Internet)
Approximately 3000 calls received via the FPB anti - child pornography hotline, three cases referred to the police
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SO1: Compliance monitoring
Increased compliance monitoring activities and capacity
Joint Raids with police – confiscation of over 60 000 illegal material
Partnerships formed with SALGA to improve compliance of adult shops
Increased registrations by major retailers
Low levels of compliance by ISPs and Nollywood distributors
Research: International investigation into
Compliance Monitoring Investigation into the
Compliance of Cinemas with the Films and Publications Act of 1996
Performance : Support Units Consolidation of policies and procedures Focus on risk management Organisational Review Implementation of Business systems and
processes- all policies and procedures reviewed ICT infrastructure upgraded Partnerships formed with NGOs, academic
institutions and credible research institutions Development of a Branding and Communications
Strategy
Challenges
Technological innovations – difficulty to monitor the internet, mobile platforms etc
Funding – allocation from NT insufficient, more effort to be put in place to expand FPB revenue base (SEXPOs, Film Festivals, Games Arcade)
Internal systems and processes Tarrifs structure – complaints from industry Industry issues – tarrifs structure, piracy,
distribution rights etc
Financial Overview
FPB Funding Model- Grant received from DHA R19.2m which was 24% lower
than that received in 06/07
- Regulation Fees- approximately R12m was collected as a result of increased material submitted for classification (Appr.50 % higher than what was collected in 06/07)
- The FPB recorded a deficit of R2,402,491.00 new structure – setting of the new child protection unit, decline in revenue from classification
Grant subsidy, Regulation Fees and other income
Income and Expenditure
Financial Overview
Major spending went towards key research projects-
Infrastructure for the development of the anti-child pornography unit-i.e outreach programmes
Personnel Expenditure increased in line with the approved organisational structure and filling of key positions
Personnel Expenditure and other operating expenses
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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DESCRIPTION2008
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2007
(Rands)
2006
(Rands)
REVENUE 31,650,151 35,704,896 15,003,726
Grant Subsidy 19,206,000 25,933,000 6,774,000
Regulation Fees 12,032,682 8,096,300 7,487,031
Other Income 1,000,966 1,675,596 742,695
EXPENDITURE(34,642,139) (32,641,427) (16,364,886)
Personnel Expenditure 17,319,177 (14,218,055) (9,020,203)
Other Operating Expenses 17,322,962 (18,423,373) (7,534,165)
(Deficit) / Surplus (2,402,491) 3,063,469 (1,550,642)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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DESCRIPTION2008
(Rands)
2007
(Rands)
2006
(Rands)
ASSETS 14,182,600 14,846,487 22,158,116
Non Current Assets 6,495,396 3,219,202 1,594,154
Current Assets 7,687,203 11,627,285 20,563,962
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 14,182,600 14,846,487 22,158,116
Capital and Reserves 8,171,282 10,573,773 6,484,246
Non current liabilities 440,956 354,769
Current Liabilities 5,70361 4,199,065 15,673,870
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