NYSC To Filmmakers: Get Approval Before Using Corps Members’ Uniform In Movies

The Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged filmmakers to all the time search correct approval earlier than utilizing corps members’ uniform whereas taking pictures their motion pictures.

Mr Christian Oru, NYSC Assistant Director of Authorized Providers, stated this in Lagos throughout a gathering between Nationwide Movie and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and artistic trade stakeholders on enabling legal guidelines and strengthening guilds and associations.

The NYSC official stated that unlawful use of its uniform in motion pictures would not be tolerated by the administration. Oru stated that earlier than utilizing NYSC uniform in motion pictures, the filmmaker should submit an software letter, stating precisely what the uniform can be used for and should acknowledge NYSC within the film.

He stated that the filmmakers would additionally need to submit their scripts to NYSC to allow them observe how NYSC can be represented within the film. “For any movie maker that wishes any of his casts to put on the corps members’ uniform whereas taking pictures motion pictures, we require that you simply write an software letter to NYSC to point your curiosity.

“We additionally demand that you simply submit your script to us for correct vetting to understand how NYSC might be represented. “We all know the script is your copyright and we are going to do every thing to make sure confidentiality,” he stated.

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