Motion Picture Association

Motion Picture Association
AbbreviationMPA
Formation1922 (1922)
TypeNon-profit corporation
13-1068220
Legal status501(c)(6)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsFilm ratings, lobbying, anti-piracy, self-regulatory
Members
Chairman and CEO
Charles Rivkin
Websitemotionpictures.org
Formerly called
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (1922-1945)
Motion Picture Association of America (1945-2019)

The Motion Picture Association (MPA)[1][2] is an American trade association representing the five major film studios of the United States, as well as the video streaming service Netflix. Founded in 1922 as the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) and known as the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) from 1945 until September 2019,[3] its original goal was to ensure the viability of the American film industry. In addition, the MPA established guidelines for film content which resulted in the creation of the Motion Picture Production Code in 1930. This code, also known as the Hays Code, was replaced by a voluntary film rating system in 1968, which is managed by the Classification and Rating Administration (CARA).

The MPA has advocated for the motion picture and television industry, with the goals of promoting effective copyright protection, expanding market access and has worked to curb copyright infringement, including attempts to limit the sharing of copyrighted works via peer-to-peer file sharing networks and by streaming from piratcy sites. Former United States Ambassador to France Charles Rivkin is the chairman and CEO.

  1. ^ Johnson, Ted (September 18, 2019). "Motion Picture Association Rebrands With Unified Name And Updated Logo". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  2. ^ Zigo, Tom (September 18, 2019). "Motion Picture Association Unifies Global Brand". Motion Picture Association. Washington. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Eggerton, John (September 18, 2019). "MPAA Rebrands to Reflect International Monicker". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.

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