The Internationalisation of Australian Film and Television through the 1990s

The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive and accessible description and analysis of the processes of internationalisation in the Australian audiovisual industry through the 1990s. The project was conceived and designed to assist researchers and policymakers negotiate rather than simply combat the global environment. The paper does not propose specific policy recommendations. Instead, it provides a balanced analysis capable of acceptance by interested parties who can then develop their own responses to the issues raised and conclusions drawn.Before any discussion of internationalisation begins, the terms, ‘internationalisation’ must be distinguished from ‘globalisation’. Internationalisation is a component of globalisation. It refers to the spread of economic activities across national boundaries in an effort to attain economies of scale. Globalisation is a product of a number of processes, including internationalisation and world trade, as well as movements in finance and information, labour and populations.The report is primarily concerned with the effects of internationalisation on Australian film and television production, distribution and exhibition.