PROGRAM OF GOVERNMENT 2017-2020
carefully adapting their application to the national context, market features and audience in the country. We will increase opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and their
breakthrough on international markets.
The Government will set up a special fund for promotion of our arts and culture
abroad and substantial regional and international cooperation. We will support the full
digitization of our cultural and artistic treasures (especially the older editions, important
papers and other periodicals).
The Government will finance a priority list of art colonies and other events that best
meet public interest in the visual arts. In theater, we will project at least two-year budgets for each theater and work on securing additional funding models (sponsorship, patronage, long-term donations) and provision of mechanisms for greater participation of
local governments in financing of theaters. Will restore the autonomy in decision-making, both in terms of managing structure and in terms of programs. Ensemble representatives will have the final say. They will make decisions based on competence and
proposed program. We will support tours abroad and the engagement of internationally
renowned directors.
The Government will introduce transparency and accountability in deciding which
film deserves to be funded by the state. We will provide support to many directors and
filmmakers so they can improve their craft and aesthetics by participating in several
productions. We will insist on productions with reasonable budgets, good scripts and
solid film crew that can create aesthetically valuable films. The Government will propose
models for financial support of cinemas and increase high-quality cinema networks.
The Government will promote a new system of financing student and graduate films,
which will include MRT as technical support for student films in order for them to gain
experience and reputation.
To support young people and greater cultural engagement, the Government will
fund the Youth Theater, composed of youth and students, who will tour throughout the
country. This activity will encourage construction or preadaptation of existing facilities
in youth multifunctional centers in several municipalities and cities for organization of
public events, theater and cinema performances, oratory dinners, exhibitions and the
like.
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