Chinese Cinema: as market grows explosively, the established world production order begins to change

As Australian lawyer and China-watcher Mathew Alderson explains, the market for films in China is evolving at breathtaking speed. Village Roadshow has committed to the ecology, as the industry beyond
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As Australian lawyer and China-watcher Mathew Alderson explains, the market for films in China is evolving at breathtaking speed. Village Roadshow has committed to the ecology, as the industry beyond China begins to feel the effects of the ultimate charismatic filmmaking megafauna.

Mathew Alderson, an Australian entertainment lawyer at US firm Harris Moure Attorneys, took the plunge into Beijing completely in 2009. So completely that his two children are at a local school, being taught entirely in Mandarin, and thriving.

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.