Film Policy: International, National and Regional Perspectives

Film Policyis the first comprehensive overview of the workings of the international film industry. The contributors examine film cultures and film policy across the world, explaining why Hollywood cinema dominates the global film market, and the effects of the rise of television and video on the international industry. In a series of case studies drawn from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia, the authors explore the relationship between Hollywood cinema product and national film cultures, and trace the development of international and national film policies, looking at issues of financing, regulation, protectionism and censorship. Contributors: Manuel Alvarado, Tino Balio, David Birch, Ron Burnett, Michael Dorland, John Hill, Anne Jackel, Randal Johnson, Jonathan Levy, Steve McIntyre, Michael Meadows, Toby Miller, Albert Moran, Manjunath Pendakur, Krishna Sen, and Carole Sklan.