The US film industry has too much influence on the film industry around the world. Governments have a duty to invest money in their own film industries to protect and develop their cultures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is true that in these modern times, US movies are the most influential in terms of media entertainment globally.

Although

each

government

must demonstrate actions to counteract

this

trend to preserve the country's cultural identity, I believe that the

government

cannot allocate huge investments in

film

industries. Media entertainment is not exempted from the effects of globalization and the internet. Because of media platforms online, natives from different nationalities were highly influenced by the American movie business,

thus

people prefer to watch US films than locally produced ones. One major disadvantage that concerns a number of people is that if

this

scenario continues, people might lose their cultural originality in the near future.

This

led to the idea that the

government

should subsidize the

film

stakeholders in order to preserve our origin.

However

, with the immense problems that countries all over the world tackle, I believe that the

government

cannot prioritize

this

aspect. Producing a good

film

requires multitalented individuals and high-end equipment. Apparently, a large sum of money is needed to fund the movie business. Developing countries

such

as the Philippines and Malaysia, cannot impractically spend huge budgets for

film

-making. The list of national issues related to life and survival is endless and available funds are not even enough to address the problems of drought famine, and education are only a few of the real national problems. In my perspective, the

film

industry can be funded privately as it is highly profitable.

For example

, artists, directors, and other costs can be paid by companies and governments can award prizes to filmmakers covering the cultural origin of the country.