This document discusses piracy in the film industry, noting both the negatives and positives for the industry and consumers. On the negatives side for the industry, piracy costs the film industry billions each year in lost revenue, which can lead to fewer large budget films and slower production. For consumers, pirated copies may be of poor quality and come with no refund policies. However, some benefits are also outlined, such as piracy potentially increasing awareness of films and consumers paying less for copies than cinema tickets. Streaming services are highlighted as an industry effort to curb piracy by offering affordable legal alternatives.