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Culture to watch: Advance Australian Film
/ March 11, 2014
(Written by Courtney Dawson)
Why has it been 21 years since an Australian film has reached number one at the yearly box office? Most Australian films have been struggling to connect with cinematic audiences for quite some time now. As an indie filmmaker, I set out to investigate these issues. I spoke with people from different sectors (including actors, directors, exhibitors, publicists, historians) to discuss the current climate, and ways we can move forward in the future.
The film also examines the changes that are occurring across the world, with crowd-funding, social media marketing and alternative distribution models empowering filmmakers like never before, and changing the way movies are being produced and accessed. We are currently experiencing a huge turning point in cinema.
Let’s Advance Australian Film!
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