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In the 2011 Australian film ‘Red Dog’ directed by Kriv Stenders many issues relating to Australian identity are addressed including the stereotypical Australian values such as conflict with authority and mateship. Stenders uses skilful camera and visual techniques to portray a realistic 1970’s context throughout the movie. Throughout the movie it is evident that Stenders portrays his values and attitudes such as rebellion against authority that abuses power and independence.

Australian people and culture are often stereotyped in the media in different forms, one of them being film. The two films being examined, ‘Red dog’ (2011) and the ‘Sapphires’ (2012), are an example of the Australian identity but from different points of view. ‘Red dog’ shows the kind and positive side which exemplifies mateship and loyalty. The film ‘Sapphires’ ,which takes place in the 1950’s through to the 1960’s, shows a negative and racist view towards the indigenous people. Both the films show different aspects of the Australian identity, not all insights of the films accurately represent contemporary Australian identity as the Australian identity has changed by the evolution of people and their lifestyle.

Australia is filled with many different aspects in which makes it the country it is today. I believe it is important to study texts that explore aspects of Australia by studying texts such as ‘The Club’, by David Williamson, a play written in 1977 about an Australian football club and movies such as “The Castle”, directed by Rob Stitch in 1997, about the daily life of an Australian family when their happiness is threatened when developers attempt to buy their house to expand the neighboring airport. Both these texts show us what Australian life was like in the past. By us looking at themes such as language, tradition and the mateship shown we are able to explore different aspects of Australia that make it what it is today.

Australia’s Identity plays an important part in the stereotypes identified in the film Beneath Clouds, (2002) directed by Ivan Sen presented through violence, racism and a less than adequate education. Through Drover 's Wife (1892) written by Henry Lawson characters are depicted through one mother 's hardships and the way she raises her family in the absence of her husband. Both Beneath Clouds and Drover’s Wife explore Australian identity and what makes it, along with the integral part of any culture in a diverse way.

By bringing up well known Australian icons and brands, the author involves himself with the audience.

This essay aims to analyse how media globalisation shapes our identity and sense of belonging in the world today. In particular, this essay will focus on Australia’s involvement in The Eurovision Song Contest, otherwise known as Eurovision, discuss how it’s participation is placed via media flows as discussed by Thussu, and finally how media globalisation causes Australia to be represented in new ways.

Good afternoon and welcome to the inaugural Australia Day Film Festival: a celebration showcasing the growth and recognition of Australian cinema through industry workshops and discussion opportunities. It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Bran Nue Dae and Rabbit Proof Fence. Although separated by years, these two successful films explicitly address Indigenous issues with

This is the question that needs to be asked when selecting a movie for this year's film festival. Hello Selection Panel, I am here to present to you "Red Dog". There are many films here today that want to represent Australia but none represent the large open deserts and its many people in "Red Dog". "Red Dog" is the most capable movie of representing Australia's many cultures and landscapes as it represents a community in Australia that is has strong tie through their dog. The mateship shown between people from many different pasts is sown perfectly in the landscape of Australia.

The Australian film industry is currently in a point of crisis due to the lack of audiences attending Australian films, hence creating a decline in the revenue received towards our national industry. However, this is not due to the lack of creative talent, it is rather the many underlying issues that don?t allow the Australian public with the awareness and accessibility of these films. These problems are within the distribution, marketing and funding of these Australian films, allowing the national Australian community to not seek for films made by people within their nation due to negative pre-conceived notions and the convenience of going to see a Hollywood Blockbuster. These issues are seen through the poor release of both critically received films, Jennifer Kent?s The Babadook (2014) and Hugh Sullivan?s The Infinite Man (2014), both not gaining a wide audience. Through these issues within the industry, Australian filmmakers have not been able to create the revenue needed for these films to branch out to be easily attained by the public.

Growing up in Queensland, I am constantly surrounded by a culture founded by sport; children dreaming of what it would be like to be their sporting heroes. The truth is, culture is not defined by one thing, rather an array of things. Art and literature continues to be ignored and marginalised in today’s society. Although, this is what defines the individuality of the Australian identity.

Usually when I think of Australian cinema, the first couple of movies that come to mind are the Mad Max films, Crocodile Dundee and Strictly Ballroom. These are all great Australian classics but I find that there’s one movie that perfectly encapsulates the true Australian culture through a simplistic story.

All and all in this scene not only individuals, but viewers got more of an insight into the cultural background and spiritual connections between aboriginals and animals. As Australia is multicultural and made of millions of different types of people, this scene was able to explore a side of that, a side that effectively explores australian identity. By showing what it means to be australian to aboriginals through nature and animals, by being fully connected with them makes them feel at home and remember why they love Australia. Like everyone, aboriginals are extremely close with their families and have a beautiful spiritual bond with animals that is unbreakable. Being Australian is one of the most amazing things, Australia has so many unique beautiful individuals, and without all of these people Australia wouldn't be what it is

Modern Musicals are Making a Comeback Music is an eternal source of entertainment that has embedded itself into the film industry over the years to the point of the creation of a genre dedicated to its sole purpose; namely “musicals.” The Australian-born director Baz Luhrmann has broken the stereotypes associated with musicals through the use of unique techniques visible in the films “Australia,” “Moulin Rouge!” and his latest adaptation “the Great Gatsby” in an attempt to emphasise the themes of passion, tragedy and love. The film Australia makes definite use of non-diegetic sounds, primarily through orchestrated items in order to reemphasise not only the themes of oppression and love, but the characteristics within characters such as Sarah Ashley, Nullah and the relationships between them.

The play Bravely Fought the Queen has a multi-layered thematic technique. It deals with the three generations and reflects the inhuman treatment meted out to women of these three generations.

Developed economies are called creative or knowledge economies, while developing countries still rely on natural and agriculture resources. Most of them have very undeveloped media industry, furthermore, around one-third of countries in the world don’t produce and film at all, according to UNESCO [7]. A 2004 UNDP report [8] stated that “unequal economic and political power of countries, industries and corporation cause some cultures to spread, others to wither”. Because of the strong correlation between economic development and media production we will hear voices of underrepresented cultures only when they get more economic power.