Motion Picture Association Inc

Oversees the MPA's movie ratings system, in operation for over 50 years, and reviews all advertising and publicity materials for motion pictures submitted for ratings prior to public distribution.

Oversees the MPA's film rating system, reviewing motion pictures and their advertising materials to assign age-based ratings and guide public viewing since the system's inception over 50 years ago.

Hosts foreign dignitaries, such as Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol, at its global headquarters to foster relationships between international governments and the American entertainment industry.

Hosts foreign dignitaries, including Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol, at MPA headquarters to connect international leaders with the American entertainment industry.

Presents annual MPA Awards to honor leaders in creative, policy, and content protection fields, including events held in the U.S. and internationally such as Madrid.

Presents annual MPA Awards to leaders in creative, policy, and content protection communities, including events in the U.S. and Madrid, and hosts dignitaries such as the Republic of Korea President to facilitate industry dialogue.

Organizes annual MPA Awards ceremonies in the U.S. and internationally to honor leaders in creative, policy, and content protection fields, including the 2025 U.S. awards and the 2024 event in Madrid.

Oversees the Motion Picture Association’s movie ratings system, which has been in place for over 50 years, and reviews all advertising and publicity materials for rated films prior to public distribution.

Lobbies for stronger copyright laws and international enforcement, including successful advocacy for the Pro-IP Act, the revised Copyright Act, and resolution of a WTO dispute with China to expand market access and improve revenue sharing for film content.

Engaged with major technology companies such as Meta Platforms, Inc. over trademark issues (e.g., use of PG-13 rating for Instagram Teen Accounts) and called on Bytedance to cease alleged infringement by its AI service Seedance 2.0.

Lobbied for key legislative reforms including the revised Copyright Act and the Pro-IP Act, the first U.S. anti-piracy law of the 21st century, to enhance legal protections for creators and strengthen global content protection.

Successfully advocated for the passage of the Pro-IP Act and the revised Copyright Act to strengthen legal protections for creators, and worked with the U.S. government to resolve a WTO dispute with China, expanding access to China's film market and increasing revenue sharing.

Established the Film Security Office to work with law enforcement agencies in combating film piracy and reducing illegal distribution of content.

Operates the Film Security Office to work with law enforcement on anti-piracy efforts and leads the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition that conducts investigations and operations to reduce online piracy and protect legal content markets.

Established the Film Security Office to work with law enforcement and co-founded the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition that combats online piracy and protects legal content markets. Leads ACE as Chairman and expands content protection operations internationally.

Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin delivered the "State of the Industry" Address at CinemaCon 2024, discussing anti-piracy efforts, consumer protection, and industry promotion.

Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin delivers annual "State of the Industry" addresses at major events like CinemaCon, discussing anti-piracy, consumer protection, and industry trends.

Engages in legal and public advocacy to protect MPA trademarks and intellectual property, including resolving disputes with Meta over the PG-13 rating and calling on Bytedance to cease infringing activities related to its AI service Seedance 2.0.

Resolved a dispute with Meta Platforms, Inc. over unauthorized use of the MPA's PG-13 rating for Instagram Teen Accounts and issued public calls for Bytedance to cease infringing activities related to its AI service Seedance 2.0.

Recruited major streaming platforms including Netflix in 2019 and Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios in 2024 to join the MPA, broadening the association’s industry representation.

Recruited Netflix in 2019 and Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios in 2024, broadening the MPA’s representation to include leading digital content providers.

Worked with the U.S. government to resolve a WTO dispute with China, resulting in expanded access to China's film market and improved revenue-sharing terms for American studios.

Co-founded and leads the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a global coalition that partners with law enforcement and private sector entities to reduce online piracy and protect legal content markets.

Delivers public addresses, such as the "State of the Industry" speech at CinemaCon 2024, and launches public service campaigns with ACE and IPR Center to raise awareness about the harms of pirated content.

Recruited Netflix in 2019 and Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios in 2024 to join the Motion Picture Association, expanding the organization’s industry representation.

Highlights and promotes the economic contributions of film and television production, including over $108 million in economic impact in New York, $61.5 million in California, and support for 2.01 million U.S. jobs and $202 billion in wages annually.

Conducted and published economic analyses demonstrating that the U.S. film and television industry supports 2.01 million jobs and $202 billion in annual wages, used to inform policy and advocacy efforts.

Produces and publishes economic analyses demonstrating the industry’s impact, including a study showing that the U.S. film and television industry supports 2.01 million jobs and $202 billion in annual wages.

Conducted and published an economic analysis demonstrating that the U.S. film and television industry supports 2.01 million jobs and $202 billion in annual wages, used to inform policy and advocacy efforts.