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Rachel Griffiths, having experienced Australian cinema from many perspectives, emphasizes the importance of a strong and thriving local film industry. As streaming giants grow, Australian screen veterans call urgently for protections to preserve homegrown stories.
Griffiths is well-known both as an actor and a filmmaker. She gained recognition with her breakout role in Muriel’s Wedding and appeared in the war drama Hacksaw Ridge. Internationally, she's an Oscar-nominated star for films like Hilary and Jackie and Saving Mr Banks. She has also contributed to major productions like Anyone But You, which took advantage of Australia’s world-class facilities and skilled workforce.
As director and producer of the Melbourne Cup movie Ride Like a Girl, Griffiths has firsthand experience with the complexities behind the scenes. She is also a passionate viewer of local films, admiring classics such as Gallipoli, the Oscar-nominated drama Lion, and the Indigenous musical rom-com The Sapphires.
“A strong local film and television industry is vital because it gives us the power to tell our own stories, to nurture and grow our idea of who we are as unique from other dominant global cultures.” – Rachel Griffiths
Griffiths highlights the industry's role in shaping Australia’s unique cultural identity through storytelling.
Author’s summary: Rachel Griffiths stresses that protecting Australia’s film industry is essential for preserving local stories and cultural identity in a world dominated by global streaming platforms.
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