ESSAY 8
ESSAY 8
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
It is true that foreign
films are more popular in many countries than domestically produced films.
There could be several reasons why this is the case, and I believe that
governments should promote local film-making by subsidising the industry.
There are various reasons
why many people find foreign films more enjoyable than the films produced in
their own countries. Firstly, the established film industries in certain
countries have huge budgets for action, special effects and to shoot scenes in
spectacular locations. Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Avatar’ or the James Bond
films are examples of such productions, and their global appeal is undeniable.
Another reason why these big-budget films are so successful is that they often
star the most famous actors and actresses, and they are made by the most
accomplished producers and directors. The poor quality, low-budget filmmaking
in many countries suffers in comparison.
In my view, governments
should support local film industries financially. In every country, there may
be talented amateur film-makers who just need to be given the opportunity to
prove themselves. To compete with big-budget productions from overseas, these
people need money to pay for film crews, actors and a host of other costs
related to producing high-quality films. If governments did help with these
costs, they would see an increase in employment in the film industry, income
from film sales, and perhaps even a rise in tourist numbers. New Zealand, for
example, has seen an increase in tourism related to the 'Lord of the Rings'
films, which were partly funded by government subsidies.
In conclusion, I believe
that increased financial support could help to raise the quality of locally
made films and allow them to compete with the foreign productions that currently
dominate the market.
(294 words, band 9)
