The decree published this Wednesday (24) by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) establishes a minimum quota of Brazilian feature films to be shown in cinemas throughout the country in 2026. The measure aims to guarantee not only the presence of Brazilian works in cinema, but the expansion of its diversity.
The text regulates the so-called Screen Quota, which imposes the obligation to display national works for a minimum number of days throughout the year. The measurement takes into account the size of exhibitors, as well as the number of rooms in operation.
The National Cinema Agency (Ancine) will be responsible for monitoring and defining precise criteria for award-winning works or works with strong public appeal, according to the government. An appendix to the decree provides criteria for counting sessions and rotating works exhibited, depending on the size of the establishment, as well as the number of different titles.
The diversity of works, defends the government, “avoids the concentration of programming on a limited number of productions”.
A statement released by the Palácio do Planalto indicates that the measure “is a fundamental public policy instrument to strengthen the audiovisual sector, stimulating the production, circulation and consumption of national content.”
“The measure also contributes to the generation of jobs and income, the strengthening of the film production chain and the promotion of Brazilian culture in all regions of the country,” defended the presidency. In addition to Lula, the text is signed by the Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes.
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