The primary argument against piracy is the loss of potential revenue. Studies indicate that piracy does not always equate to a lost sale (as some pirates would not pay for the content regardless), but it does cannibalize revenue from theatrical releases and legitimate streaming subscriptions. For independent films with smaller marketing budgets, availability on a site like Savefilm21 can be devastating to box office returns.
The legal battle against sites like Savefilm21 is fought on two fronts: domestic copyright laws and international cooperation. savefilm21 top