France's talent agency sector given recommendations to improve competition
( October 1, 2026, 15:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: France's "highly concentrated" film and audiovisual talent agency sector should introduce various measure to improve competition, including updating the cap on agents’ pay and facilitating direct contact between artists and producers, the country's competition watchdog said. In a statement following its first in-depth examination of the sector at the request of the lower house of parliament, it also recommended improving the information provided to artists on the terms of agency contracts.Press release follows and opinion (in French) is attached....
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