Motion Picture Association

Motion Picture Association

http://www.motionpictures.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/motionpictureassociation/

Motion Picture Association is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1922, it employs approximately 370 individuals. The association functions as an industry body representing film and television studios, with its main focus on movies, videos, and sound. Its membership includes major studios such as Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Netflix Incorporated, Paramount Pictures Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., Universal City Studios LLC, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Revenue

Founded

1922

Headcount

367

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Movies, Videos, and Sound

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On July 9, 2026, Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin issued a statement after Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed the Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit Act into law, establishing the state’s new film and television production incentive program. Rivkin noted that the legislation allows Delaware to "rejoin the ranks of American states that benefit directly from film and television production incentives." Earlier on July 6, the Motion Picture Association appointed Kelsey Moore as its new Vice President of State Government Affairs for the Southeast Region, tasking her with leading the organization’s advocacy strategy throughout the region. Previously, on June 18, the MPA applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee for unanimously advancing the NO FAKES Act, a bill intended to establish federal protections against abusive and deceptive uses of digital replicas while respecting creators’ constitutional rights. This followed the organization's announcement on June 16 that Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers would receive the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award, recognizing his leadership in strengthening Kentucky's growing film and entertainment sector.

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Jul

16th

2026

15:10

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the MPA and The Walt Disney Company cohosted a screening of Toy Story 5. Remarks were provided by Bill Bailey, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, The Walt Disney Company and Alivia Roberts, Senior Director, Federal Affairs of the MPA.

Jul

16th

2026

15:05

Events, B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Minions & Monsters

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the MPA and Comcast NBCUniversal cohosted a screening of Minions & Monsters. Remarks were provided by Cort Bush, VP of Federal Government Affairs at Comcast, and Josh Rogin, SVP of U.S. Government Affairs at the MPA.

Jul

16th

2026

14:36

Events, Events and Conferences

On Wednesday, June 23, Warner Bros. Discovery and the Motion Picture Association hosted a special screening of “Supergirl.” Remarks were provided by John Gibson, VP for Public Affairs and Industry Relations, Motion Picture Association, Chantal Nong Vo, EVP, Production, DC Studios, Elise Traub, Chief External Affairs Officer, Best Friends Animal Society, and Erin Johnston, Director of Marketing & Outreach, Brandywine Valley SPCA.

Jul

14th

2026

16:52

Tax credit cap: What makes the film industry so special?

California legislators are so close to getting it. Last week, nearly 40 state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and top legislative leaders urging them to exempt the state’s politically powerful film and TV industries from a cap on corporate tax credits.

Jul

14th

2026

11:56

Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, Investments, Regulations and Policies

Thailand reviews foreign-film rebates to prioritise Thai jobs and local value

Thailand will comprehensively review its cash-rebate scheme for foreign film productions, with future incentives expected to place greater emphasis on creating jobs, employing Thai crews and retaining more economic value within the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced the review after meeting executives from the Motion Picture Association at Government House on Tuesday (July 14).

The Nation Thailand

Jul

13th

2026

09:02

Hollywood is firming up partnerships across Texas

Most movie watchers probably know the Motion Picture Association best for its rating system. But it does more than give out Gs and Rs. It calls itself "the leading advocate of the film, television and streaming industry around the world." Recently, some of its focus has been on Texas.

Jul

13th

2026

01:00

Regulations and Policies

Hollywood sounds alarm over California’s new tax credit cap

LOS ANGELES: A California business tax credit cap aiming to save US$4bil threatens to drive away film and television production, according to a letter signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers who demand a quick fix to the budget signed by governor Gavin Newsom.

The Star Malaysia

Jul

11th

2026

01:00

Events, Emerging Tech, Events and Conferences

Hollywood is firming up partnerships across Texas

Most movie watchers probably know the Motion Picture Association best for its rating system. But it does more than give out Gs and Rs. It calls itself “the leading advocate of the film, television and streaming industry around the world.” Recently, some of its focus has been on Texas.

Texas Public Radio

Jul

10th

2026

01:00

Hollywood is firming up partnerships across Texas

Most movie watchers probably know the Motion Picture Association best for its rating system. But it does more than give out Gs and Rs. It calls itself “the leading advocate of the film, television and streaming industry around the world.” Recently, some of its focus has been on Texas.

Jul

9th

2026

12:33

Regulations and Policies

Motion Picture Association Statement on Delaware’s New Production Incentive Program

WASHINGTON — Gov. Matt Meyer today signed into law the Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit Act, the state’s new film and television production incentive program. The following is a statement from Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin: “Today, Delaware rejoins the ranks of American states that benefit directly from film and television production incentives.

Jul

6th

2026

20:26

Events, Emerging Tech

Hollywood Fights ByteDance in Public, Uses Seedance in Private as 2.5 Launches

Four months after five major Hollywood studios sent cease-and-desist letters to ByteDance over alleged copyright infringement, the same industry's employees are quietly using ByteDance's Seedance AI video tool on a "don't ask, don't tell" basis — transmitting proprietary scripts, brand assets, and production footage through an API that China's National Intelligence Law reaches on demand, regardless of what ByteDance says its privacy policy covers.

Jul

6th

2026

12:32

Management Changes

MPA Hires Kelsey Moore to Lead State Advocacy in Southeast Region

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) today named Kelsey Moore as its new Vice President, State Government Affairs for the Southeast Region. In this role, Moore will lead the MPA’s advocacy strategy throughout the region to advance the film, television, and streaming industry’s key priorities.■

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