This document explains the joint meeting held by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) on June 30, Reiwa 7, via web conference format, combining the 30th Verification and Review Committee on Promoting Appropriate Production Transactions for Broadcasting Content and the 27th Broadcasting Content Appropriate Production Transaction Promotion Working Group.
Analysis of Results from the Reiwa 6 Broadcasting Content Production Transaction Survey
The meeting reported detailed results from the Broadcasting Content Production Transaction Survey conducted in Reiwa 6. This survey aims to understand the actual conditions of transactions between production clients (broadcasters) and contractors (production companies) in the broadcasting industry and to verify the progress of optimization efforts. The survey results revealed challenges in production cost determination processes, payment conditions, and production schedule settings.
Development and Implementation of Price Negotiation Support Tools
Detailed consideration was given to newly developed price negotiation support tools aimed at strengthening the price negotiation capabilities of production companies. These tools are designed to improve transparency in production cost calculations and provide standard calculation criteria for production companies to set appropriate prices. The tools specifically include proper calculation methods for labor costs, equipment costs, and miscellaneous expenses, as well as guidelines for setting appropriate prices based on production periods.
Response to Subcontracting Law Amendments
Discussion was held on the impact and countermeasures for the broadcasting content industry regarding the amended Subcontracting Law and Subcontracting Promotion Law that were enacted in May, Reiwa 7. The amended law includes shortening of payment periods for subcontracting fees and strengthening of written document delivery obligations for prime contractors, requiring further improvement in transparency and fairness of production transactions in the broadcasting industry.
Production Site Challenges and Specific Improvement Measures
Production sites face serious challenges including shorter production periods, difficulties in securing human resources, and adaptation to technological innovation. The meeting considered specific improvement measures for these challenges, including optimization of production schedules, expansion of technician training support systems, and promotion of production efficiency improvements through digital technology utilization.
The article concludes that optimization of broadcasting content production transactions is essential for the healthy development and competitiveness enhancement of the entire industry, requiring continuous efforts through public-private collaboration.