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

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CLASSIFICATION STATS - GAMES

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PUBLICATIONS STATS

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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

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2007

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2006

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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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