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5. Film and Television Costs, Net (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019
Film And Television Costs Net |  |  |
Film and Television costs, beginning balance | $ 9,906,885 | $ 8,166,131 | $ 8,166,131
Additions to Film and Television Costs | 1,789,000 |  | 3,920,013
Capitalized interest | 0 |  | 50,765
Film Amortization Expense | (395,073) | $ (1,907,222) | (2,230,024)
Film and Television Costs, ending balance | $ 11,300,812 |  | $ 9,906,885

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