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Rachel Griffiths, with extensive experience in Australian film, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy and thriving local industry. Australian screen veterans have called for urgent support to protect homegrown stories as global streaming giants increasingly dominate the market.
As an actor, Griffiths has starred in iconic Australian films such as Muriel’s Wedding and the war drama Hacksaw Ridge. She gained international recognition through Oscar-nominated roles in Hilary and Jackie and Saving Mr Banks, showcasing skills cultivated in Australia. Griffiths also appeared in major international productions like Anyone But You, which utilized Australia’s top-notch film facilities and workforce.
Beyond acting, Griffiths directed and produced Ride Like a Girl, a movie about the Melbourne Cup, gaining insight into the challenges of the film industry’s business side. As a fan, she appreciates local films such as the historical classic Gallipoli, the Oscar-nominated drama Lion, and the Indigenous musical romantic comedy 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
Australian film talent and culture need protection to thrive amid growing global competition.