EXCLUSIVE: Leading media agencies Getty, AP and Reuters held impromptu talks with the Venice Film Festival yesterday over “unprecedented” new restrictions on them at red carpets and in press conferences.We understand the agencies have been left frustrated by new broadcast regulations which limit the footage they’re able to use from the red carpet to 90 seconds and their ability to film at press conferences at all.The agencies, which perform a vital function at festivals, have been told by organizers that the restrictions are down to “new laws”, but the companies claim they were not made aware of the stipulations beforehand which have put them at a distinct disadvantage and may put their future attendance on the Lido in doubt.
The festival declined to comment when we reached out.The changes have come to light soon after the festival signed a new agreement with Italian broadcaster Rai (including increased red carpet and press conference access).
Rai sat in on the meeting with the agencies yesterday morning, along with Venice Film Festival Director General Andrea Del Mercato, and one lawyer.We got wind of the frustrations earlier this week.
When we reached out to one of the agencies, a journalist across the discussions told us: “We’re shocked. We’ve been coming here for more than 10 years and this is the first time it has come up.
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